by KSW | Oct 12, 2018 | Employment and Labour Blog
Written by Michael J Weiler Yes, you read that right! In two recent cases, Ruston v. Keddco Mfg. (2011) Ltd.[1], the Ontario Superior Court of Justice has made this award in favour of a 54-year-old employee who was dismissed as President after 11 years’ service. The...
by KSW | Jan 4, 2018 | Employment and Labour Blog
Written by Michael J Weiler Total Cost to Employer Nears $1 Million Melissa Doyle worked for 9 years for the defendant Zochem Inc. She was sexually harassed by the plant maintenance manager whom the defendant considered to be irreplaceable. She was terminated and...
by KSW | Jan 4, 2018 | Employment and Labour Blog
Written by Michael J Weiler Once again, “close but no cigar” Maureen Stock, a single mother, worked for Oak Bay Marina for 20 years as a sales agent. She was dismissed on August 5, 2015 with cause. The employer alleged she had engaged in improper conduct...
by KSW | Jan 4, 2018 | Employment and Labour Blog
Written by Michael J Weiler The most common question from clients with respect to terminations without cause and without notice in the absence of an enforceable employment agreement is “How Much Notice?” Courts will look at four key elements to determine how much is...
by KSW | Jun 12, 2017 | Employment and Labour Blog
Written by Michael J Weiler The Ontario Court of Appeal has upheld a trial judge’s award of $104,000 based on a notice period of 20 months for a long-serving McDonald’s restaurant manager. Esther Brake worked at various McDonald’s restaurants for more than 25 years. ...
