ontario employment law

Ontario Employment Law: Summary Judgment In Wrongful Dismissal Actions

October 20, 2011 14:48

In Thorne v. The Hudson Bay Company, a case decided September 21, 2011, the Plaintiff, a 37.5 year employee who had been dismissed without just cause sued for wrongful dismissal after receiving a bare-bones severance package that was limited to her Employment Standard Act minimums. The...

Ontario Employment Law: Summary Judgment In Wrongful Dismissal Actions

October 20, 2011 14:48

In Thorne v. The Hudson Bay Company, a case decided September 21, 2011, the Plaintiff, a 37.5 year employee who had been dismissed without just cause sued for wrongful dismissal after receiving a bare-bones severance package that was limited to her Employment Standard Act minimums. The...

Ontario Employment Law: Determining The Appropriate Period Of Reasonable Notice

July 20, 2011 08:06

In Harvey v. Shoeless Joe's Limited, a May 26, 2011 summary judgment ruling of Stinson J. of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the Court deals with the two of the questions that are central in every wrongful dismissal action:Is the Plaintiff entitled to reasonable notice of termination at...

Ontario Employment Law: Determining The Appropriate Period Of Reasonable Notice

July 20, 2011 08:06

In Harvey v. Shoeless Joe's Limited, a May 26, 2011 summary judgment ruling of Stinson J. of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, the Court deals with the two of the questions that are central in every wrongful dismissal action:Is the Plaintiff entitled to reasonable notice of termination at...

Ontario Human Rights Tribunal Digest - April 1-30, 2011

May 26, 2011 04:53

Each week, Wise Law Blog reviews important decisions from the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal.SUBSTANTIVE RULINGSKerry Pinkney v. Datex Billing ServicesIn this case, the applicant alleged discrimination on the basis of sex in employment, contrary to the Ontario Human Rights Code. The applicant also...