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...
The Ontario government has introduced Bill 30, the Working for Workers Seven Act, 2025 (Bill 30), a sweeping new legislative package that proposes significant amendments to various employment-related statutes, including the Employment Standards Act, 2000, Occupational...
The Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training, and Skills Development (MLTSD) conducts workplace inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA), the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), and other employment laws....
The Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in De Castro v. Arista Homes Limited, 2025 ONCA 260 reinforces the principle that employment termination clauses must strictly comply with the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA). The court upheld the motion judge’s ruling that...
Case Study: The Cost of Changing Long-Standing Work Arrangements Without Proper Notice Overview In Nickles v. 628810 Alberta Ltd., the Alberta Court found that an employer constructively dismissed a long-time remote employee by unilaterally requiring her to begin...
