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By Kelsey Orth

There is No “OT” in NOTICE – Court of Appeal agrees with Motions Judge that Employees not Expected to Look for Work in Their Sleep when Working Notice Provided

As you may know, the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (“ESA”) has specific provisions governing an employee’s minimum entitlements ...

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By Cristina Tomaino

Be Careful What You Wish For: Ontario Court Holds that an Employee Cannot Rescind a Clear and Voluntary Notice of Resignation

In English v Manulife Financial Corporation, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice considered whether an employee who has voluntarily resigned may ...

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By Cristina Tomaino

Dismissed Employee Failed to Mitigate Damages by Choosing Retraining Over Re-Employment

In the recent case of Benjamin v. Cascades Canada ULC, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice held that an employee had failed to reasonably mitigat...

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By Cristina Tomaino

“I shouldn’t be telling you this, but…” – BC Judge Finds that Breaches of Confidentiality can Give Rise to Just Cause Dismissal

In a recent decision, the British Colombia Supreme Court upheld the dismissal of a long-service employee following a series of confidentiality brea...

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Court rejects employee’s obligation to accept new employment with strings attached, awards 26 months’ notice

In a recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, two plaintiffs were each awarded wrongful dismissal damages in the amount of 26 mont...

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“Mean” Employer Behaviour leads to $750,000 Damages Award

It may not measure up to damage awards you’ll find south of the border but a recent decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice has s...

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