limitation period

Clock on limitation period for wrongful dismissal claim starts on day of notice – not last day worked

September 20, 2017 Occasional Contributors Employee Relations, Employment/Labour Standards, Human Resources, Notice, Damages and Settlements, Payroll, Wages and Compensation

A recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice confirms that the limitation period in respect of a wrongful dismissal claim commences on the day that the employee is provided notice of the termination, not on the last day the employee works.

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Le délai de prescription d’une action pour congédiement injustifié court à compter du jour du préavis – et non à compter du dernier jour de travail

September 20, 2017 Occasional Contributors Employee Relations, Employment/Labour Standards, French Based HR/RH Content, Human Resources, Notice, Damages and Settlements, Payroll, Wages and Compensation

Dans une récente décision, la Cour supérieure de justice de l’Ontario confirme que le délai de prescription d’une action pour congédiement injustifié court à compter du jour où l’employé reçoit le préavis de congédiement, et non à compter de son dernier jour de travail.

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Wrongful dismissal: When does the limitation period clock start running?

April 18, 2017 Vey Willetts LLP Employee Relations, Employment/Labour Standards, HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Notice, Damages and Settlements, Payroll, Pensions and Benefits, Source Deductions and Reporting, Union Relations, Wages and Compensation

A recent decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice touches upon a little discussed area of employment law. Specifically, when does the limitation period clock start running for a claim of wrongful dismissal?

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