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By Barry B. Fisher LL.B. | 2 Minutes Read June 20, 2022

Alleging theft irresponsibly leads to $15,000 aggravated damages

In Austin v. Kitsumkalum First Nation, 2020 BCSC 2298, Justice Groves had a situation of a 15 year School Principal in a First Nation school who gave notice of resignation 11 months in advance saying that she was leaving in November. The Employer turned around and terminated her in June, 5 months before her resignation date, and did not allege just cause at that time. The Plaintiff sued only for the 5 months. The Employer then alleged all sorts of criminal behaviour and alleged that it was after acquired cause.

Article by Barry B. Fisher LL.B. / Employment Standards, Payroll / aggravated damages, bad faith termination, damages for wrongful dismissal, employment law, termination, theft, wrongful dismissal Leave a Comment

By Vey Willetts LLP | 4 Minutes Read July 16, 2021

The power of Rule 49 settlement offers

Lake v. La Presse (2018) Inc., 2021 ONSC 4459 (“La Presse”), is a recent example of an employer effectively using Rule 49 to its advantage.

Article by Vey Willetts LLP / Employment Standards, Payroll / damages for wrongful dismissal, employment law, litigation, Rule 49, settlement agreement, wrongful dismissal, wrongful dismissal litigation Leave a Comment

By Jeff Dutton, Dutton Employment Law | 3 Minutes Read November 28, 2017

Employers beware: Punitive damages for improper just cause allegations

Two recent Small Claims Court cases demonstrate the courts' willingness to sanction employers for improper just cause allegations. These cases highlight the fact that employers need to be cautious in asserting just cause.

Article by Jeff Dutton, Dutton Employment Law / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Payroll / bad faith, damages, damages for wrongful dismissal, employment law, improper just cause allegations, just cause, punitive damages, termination, wrongful dismissal

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