Lack of clear warning voids termination provision
It has become harder and harder to have a binding termination provision in an employment agreement, but it can still be done. Several cases provide further details.
common law rights on termination
Commitment to “comply with statute” not enough to displace common law rights on termination
This decision serves as an important reminder to employers to draft clear and enforceable termination provisions in order to avoid unanticipated liability upon termination. In particular, the Movati decision confirms that should an employer want to limit its obligations upon termination to the minimum entitlements required by statute, it is necessary to include clear words of limitation.
