Notice Period Archives

Loss of Pension: Employee Awarded $65,000
October 13, 2014
Arnone v. Best Theratronics Ltd.: After 31 years of service, a 53 year old employee was terminated without cause as part of a restructuring.

Refusal to Work and Sign List of Duties Does Not Justify Termination for Cause
November 21, 2013
In McAulay v. Fauquier and District Golf Club, the British Columbia Provincial Court found that the Employer was not justified in terminating the Empl Read More...

Court Rejects Capping Notice Period at 24 Months and Accepts 1 Month Pay For Each Year of Service
April 30, 2013
Canada-United Kingdom Chamber of Commerce Newsletter - In Abrahim et al v. Sliwin et al, & McCalla v. Sliwin et al, 2012 ONSC 6295 - a Motion for defa Read More...

Ontario court rejects 24-month cap for notice period
March 21, 2013
Canadian Employment Law Today, March 2013 - Abrahim v. Sliwin - 1 month per year of service a reasonable amount even for longer-term employees, regard Read More...

Court Rejects Capping Notice Period at 24 Months and Accepts 1 Month Pay For Each Year of Service
December 24, 2012
In Abrahim et al v. Sliwin et al, & McCalla v. Sliwin et al, a Motion for default judgement was brought by 31 employees, alleging that the defendants Read More...

Failure to Accommodate Costs Employer $20,000
November 26, 2012
In Mackenzie v. Jace Holdings Ltd., the BC Human Rights Tribunal determined that an employer discriminated against an employee when the employee was t Read More...

“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...

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Law Firm
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Executive Termination Settlement avoiding Litigation
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Employment Contract Review - Director of Finances
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International Charity (Non-for-Profit) Organization with Unionized and Non-Unionized employees
Minken Employment Lawyers has assisted Canadian branch with grievances and labour issues, advising us with respect to our Collective Agreement, drafting employment contracts and advising with respect to ensuring the employment contracts will be upheld in Court, advising and strategizing with respect to terminations and exit packages, as well as various policies and practices relating to employee matters both locally and abroad.”