Two new cases on just cause
In Murphy v Factors Labs (2020 BCPC 163) Burnett J., upheld the termination of a long service factory employee who refused to wear a "Bump Cap”
Dismissal
Global pandemic impact on notice periods
As we get closer to a full year of “pandemic life”, there is increased discussion of the impact of a global pandemic on notice periods. Employees argue that if there is a downturn in the industry in which the dismissed employee is looking for work, or a broader economic slowdown, jobs will be harder to come by and notice periods should be longer.
Plaintiff wins $7,586 in judgement and is awarded $15,000 in costs
In Hefkey v Blanchfield Roofing (2020 ONSC 5094) Bawden J. awarded 7 months notice to a 6.5 year foreman.
