Introduction The case of Metrolinx v. Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1587 (2025 ONCA 415) presents a compelling legal debate on the extent to which employers can discipline employees for off-duty misconduct, particularly when it involves private social media...
Taylor v. Salytics Inc. Introduction This case study examines Taylor v. Salytics Inc., 2025 ONSC 3461 (CanLII), a recent Ontario Superior Court decision addressing whether a temporary layoff provision in an employment contract constitutes a termination clause under...
D.T., a mechanic employed since 2008, got into a heated confrontation with one of the co-owners of Adams Brothers Automotive on June 14, 2023. This wasn’t their first verbal dispute, but on this day, tensions escalated. D.T. ultimately threw a cup of hot coffee...
Case Summary This case study examines the wrongful dismissal claim of Ms. Duong Yee against her employer, WestJet, an Alberta Partnership. Ms. Yee, an Accountant II, was terminated for cause on December 1, 2021, after 11 years of service, due to her failure to comply...
Key Ruling on Enforceability of Termination Clauses Case Overview Plaintiff (Appellant): Gavin Bertsch (Vice-President, 8.5 months of service, $300K annual salary) Defendant (Respondent): Datastealth Inc. Key Issue: Whether the termination clause in Bertsch’s...
