Wrongful Dismissal/Termination

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Intervener Status Granted in Wrongful Dismissal Trial of Harasser

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