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Roderick-Cumberland, a long-serving (with approximately seven years’ tenure) academic instructor at the Maritime College of Forest Technology, faced significant challenges at work. His strict methods, differing opinions and conflicts with staff and students culminated in his termination for cause. The trial court found that Cumberland’s actions indeed reflected the issues raised by his employer. However, … Read more

The case of M. v Royal Bank of Canada, 2024 ONSC 636 addresses the challenges and legal complexities of international employment agreements and wrongful dismissal. Presided over by Justice Cavanagh, the case highlights the debate over the applicability of employment laws across different jurisdictions, particularly the relationship between Canadian and U.K. employment laws. The case … Read more

In the legal landscape of employment law, the intricacies of fixed-term contracts and termination clauses often present complex challenges for employers and employees. A recent case adjudicated by the Court of Appeal for Ontario, 2024 ONCA 199 sheds light on these complexities, offering valuable lessons on the enforcement of termination clauses within fixed-term employment agreements. … Read more

The landmark ONSC 1035 case, adjudicated by Justice Koehnen, sheds light on the complex relationship between employment contracts and Ontario’s Employment Standards Act (ESA). The case focuses on the termination of the Plaintiff’s employment and considers the issues of fairness of summary judgments, the enforceability of employment contracts, and the role of mitigation in employment … Read more

In the legal dispute of 2024 ONSC 915 (CanLII), Justice Robert Centa of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice navigates the complexities of employment law, promissory notes, and employer-employee obligations. The case centers on the enforceability of a promissory note signed by the defendant during his transition between employers, along with disputes over unpaid bonuses … Read more

The legal odyssey began when the Plaintiff’s longstanding tenure at Ciena Canada ULC came to an abrupt end. After dedicating 22 years of his professional life to the company, the Plaintiff, at the age of 58, found himself standing on the precipice of uncertainty, propelled into the complexities of a wrongful dismissal case. This significant … Read more

In the realm of employment law, understanding the fine print of your employment contract and knowing your rights can significantly impact your professional and financial future. The case of 2024 ONSC 1029, presided over by Madam Justice H. M Pierce, sheds light on key aspects of wrongful dismissal and employment contracts that every employee and … Read more

In the complex world of employment law, this case in 2022 ONSC 6116, adjudicated by The Honourable Justice L. M. Walters, offers a detailed exploration of wrongful dismissal claims, misconduct allegations, and the nuanced decisions employers must make when terminating an employee. This legal saga unfolded when the Plaintiff, a long-serving area supervisor with the … Read more

In the intricate world of employment law, the case of Open Storage ONSC 634, adjudicated by Associate Justice Rappos, shines a spotlight on the complexities of the determination of the appropriate person to be subject to an examination for discovery. It also highlights the appropriate role when a lawyer takes on the role of a … Read more

In the intricate world of employment law, the case of BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc. 2024 ONSC 161 unfolds a narrative filled with pivotal legal questions surrounding wrongful dismissal, compensation for lost opportunities, and the boundaries of bad faith conduct by employers. Presided over by Justice Vermette, this case explored the complexities that arise when a … Read more