Can a zero tolerance workplace violence policy amount to wrongful dismissal if it was done in self-defence?

Thank you for your question. My name is Jon Pinkus and I am an employment lawyer with Samfiru Tumarkin LLP.

Workplace violence is not necessarily just cause for dismissal. It will all depend on the circumstances, and self-defence is certainly relevant.

I recommend that you contact me at jon.pinkus@stlawyers.ca, so that we can discuss this matter further.