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.
Employers encouraged to settle “valid claims”
The plaintiff employee in Lemyre v. Residential Energy Savings Products Inc. (2020 ONSC 7866) successfully brought a claim for wrongful dismissal damages against her former employer. At trial, the court awarded to the plaintiff $41,000.00 in damages.
Paying the price: Ontario court reminds employers to carefully consider their approach to litigation
It is important for businesses to carefully consider their response to an employee’s wrongful dismissal claim.
