Waksdale followed voiding entire termination clause because of “just cause” reference
In Sewell v Provincial Fruit (2020 ONSC 4406) Mandhane J. had to determine if the following clause invalidated the termination provision of an employment contract:
just cause
Violating COVID-19 public health guidelines = Just cause
I have received many calls from employers asking what to do if an employee refuses to follow COVID-19 public health guidelines. In one case, an arbitrator upheld the discharge of a unionized employee who did not follow COVID public health guidelines.
Sask CA upholds $20K in bad faith damages
In Cooper v Porcupine Opportunities( 2020 SKCA 33) Caldwell J. upheld a bad faith damage award of a long term foreman.
