Employer Loses Appeal After Court Finds Its Counter-Claim Was Intended to Intimidate Employee
A recent Ontario Court of Appeal upheld a wrongful dismissal claim in which the trial…
6 years ago
Wrongful Dismissal/Termination
When Is a Temporary Lay-Off Actually Constructive Dismissal?
A recent Ontario case considered an employee’s claim that a temporary lay-off was in fact constructive…
6 years ago
Distinguishing Employment Status: Employee, Independent Contractor or Dependent Contractor?
A recent Ontario case set out the relevant criteria in determining a worker’s employment status in…
6 years ago
62-Year Old Employee Awarded Longer Notice Period Due to Age and Lack of Employment Opportunities
A recent Ontario case shows that, in the case of employees who are terminated near…
6 years ago
Employer Must Pay Dismissed Employee’s Relocation and Moving Expenses for New Job
An Ontario court ordered a former employer to pay a dismissed employee’s mitigation and moving…
6 years ago
Employer Was Right to Fire Disabled Employee for Frustration of Employment Contract
An Ontario court found that an employer who terminated a disabled employee had the right to…
6 years ago
Court Decides that Working Notice Does Not Apply to Employees on Medical Leave
Generally, an employer who dismisses an employee without cause will give them pay in lieu…
6 years ago
Employee Wins Defamation Suit Against Former Employer for Making False Statements About Her Work Performance
What happens if you find out your former employer is spreading misinformation about you? Earlier…
6 years ago
Intervener Status Granted in Wrongful Dismissal Trial of Harasser
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7 years ago