Common Law Notice Archives

Termination Clause Upheld – 2 years work, only 2 weeks wages!
March 3, 2015
In Shapka v. Interbase Consultants Ltd., the Court analyzed the termination clause contained in the employee’s contract of employment and determined Read More...

Employment Insurance Reforms
May 9, 2013
The federal government’s reforms to employment insurance (EI) impact Canadians across the country.

“Unconscionable” Release Not Enforced by Court
October 4, 2012
In Rubin v. Home Depot Canada Inc., the Ontario Superior Court determined that a Release signed by an employee during a termination meeting was uncons Read More...

Fired long-term employee gets more than $800,000
September 20, 2012
Canadian Employment Law Today, Sept 2012 - Higginson v. Babine Forest Products Ltd. - A jury of the British Columbia Supreme Court has awarded an empl Read More...

Verbal Agreements – Running the Risk of Invalidity
August 14, 2012
In Fasullo v. Investments Hardware Ltd. the Plaintiff, Mr. Anthony Fasullo, brought an action against the Defendant, his former employer, Investment H Read More...

No implied duty to mitigate: Court
August 2, 2012
Canadian Employment Law Today, July 2012 - Bowes v. Goss Power Products Ltd. - Terminated worker who found job after 2 weeks allowed to keep pay in li Read More...

No implied duty to mitigate: Court
August 2, 2012
Canadian HR Reporter, July 2012 - Bowes v. Goss Power Products Ltd. - Appeal court overturns ruling, says terminated worker who found job after only 2 Read More...

Highest Award of Punitive Damages in Canada
July 31, 2012
A long-term employee was awarded approximately $809,000.00 in damages after he was terminated without notice after 34 years of service.

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