The OCA upheld a $1.8 million award to a retired Vice President for unpaid vacation, deferred bonuses, and unvested stock options.
A stark reminder that severance obligations under employment contracts must be respected. Failing to do so breaches contractual duties.
As workplace policies continue to evolve, employers should remain proactive and revoke policies when appropriate.
Non-profits should ensure that any decision related to volunteer dismissals is well-founded and follows the organization’s internal processes.
The Alberta Court has certified a class action lawsuit, allowing Alberta business owners to collectively sue the Alberta government.
Employers can protect themselves from significant liability by limiting termination entitlements to ESA minimums.
Ontario employers need to understand their duty to investigate even when no formal complaint has been lodged.
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice provided a crucial ruling on the due diligence defence under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.