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Courts may award punitive damages when an employer’s behavior towards an employee was “high-handed, malicious and reprehensible”. The purpose of awarding punitive damages is to punish the employer and deter similar future conduct.
A clear reminder of how courts approach reasonable notice, mitigation, and employer conduct when layoffs occur in turbulent markets.
A stark reminder that severance obligations under employment contracts must be respected. Failing to do so breaches contractual duties.
The Alberta Court has certified a class action lawsuit, allowing Alberta business owners to collectively sue the Alberta government.
This case raises critical issues about workplace vaccine mandates, religious accommodation, and the rights of employees.
The Occupational Health & Safety Act does not require all businesses to implement a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy.
An employee was terminated for just cause for receiving over $500,000 in a kickback scheme and obtained punitive damages of $200,000.
The Ontario Government is requiring all employers in select industries to implement a vaccination policy by September 7, 2021.
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