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In a blow to employers, our nation’s highest court ruled that an employee is entitled to compensation under a Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP).
The Ontario Court of Appeal in Bois v. MD Physician Services Inc., recently denied entitlement to a bonus payout to an employee who quit his job. The Court found that the language of the bonus plan did not violate the Employment Standards A ...
The Ontario Court of Appeal in Singer v. Nordstrong Equipment Ltd., recently confirmed that an employer may not deny payment of a bonus during the notice period unless the company’s policy of not paying the bonus is clearly expressed.
In Paquette v. TeraGo Networks Inc., the Ontario Court of Appeal held that notional bonus entitlements will be part of compensation in lieu of reasonable notice unless a contract unambiguously provides otherwise.
Published article by Ronald Minken September 2016: "Wrongful dismissal damages — Bonus entitlement".
In Paquette v. TeraGo Networks Inc., the dismissed employee and his former employer could not agree on a severance package. The employee brought a summary judgment motion to determine the period of reasonable notice and damages.
Ontario Courts have repeatedly emphasized that compensation provisions are subject to the same good‑faith obligations that govern all aspects of the employment relationship.
For federal employers, the financial exposure of an invalid termination clause is significant and directly affects termination planning.
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