A former manager at CN Rail, fired for allegedly failing to adequately respond to complaints of sexual harassment, has been awarded 24 months’ notice after a Manitoba court ruled he …
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Debunking the myth: Short-term workers can be entitled to long-term severance, says Rudner
The common myth that short-term employees only qualify for minimal severance is being regularly debunked by courts across Canada, according to Stuart Rudner. “This is something that employment lawyers… Free …
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Canada-U.S. border closure did not frustrate contract for duty-free shop worker, rules B.C. appeal court in upholding 10 months’ notice
A duty free shop in British Columbia that refused to pay severance to a retail sales clerk, arguing that the COVID-19 pandemic and the closure of the U.S.-Canada border frustrated …
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Former SaskPower worker granted permission to amend wrongful dismissal claim, including addition of moral damages
A former worker at SaskPower has been partially granted permission to amend her wrongful dismissal action after six years of legal proceedings, including new claims for moral damages and solicitor-cli… …
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Federal Court rejects employer’s bid to strike wrongful dismissal claim from marine engineer over ‘choice of forum’ clause
The Federal Court of Canada has dismissed a motion by Lower Lakes Towing to strike out a former employee’s wrongful dismissal claim, ruling that a “choice of forum” clause in …
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Ontario court grants extension in wrongful dismissal case filed against Pitney Bowes in 2016
A wrongful dismissal case against Pitney Bowes of Canada that began in 2016 has been granted an extension for setting a trial date by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, …
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Conservative MP turned judge Vic Toews refuses to recuse himself in wrongful dismissal case filed by doctor who provided abortions
A Manitoba judge with an illustrious political career has refused to recuse himself in a wrongful dismissal case filed by a medical doctor, who provided abortions, against the health clinic …
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‘Trial by ambush’: Manitoba court strikes down late expert report in wrongful dismissal case
The Court of King’s Bench of Manitoba has refused to allow a last-minute expert medical report into evidence in a wrongful dismissal case, citing concerns of “trial by ambush.” The …
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Former BMO Nesbitt Burns advisor awarded 24 months’ notice, but no bad-faith damages and no compensation for book of business
A former investment advisor at BMO Nesbitt Burns has been awarded 24 months’ notice but the Ontario Superior Court of Justice declined to award damages for the loss of opportunity …
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Alberta court awards nearly $900,000 in costs to employer in wrongful dismissal case filed by former president and CEO
The former president and CEO of Foremost Income Fund, who had his wrongful dismissal action tossed and was found liable for a series of breaches during his tenure, has been …