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...
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...
This case involves an application by Rabia Rehman (“Rehman”) under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (the “Act”) for review of an Employment Standards Officer’s (ESO) decision. Rehman alleged that her employer, APGN Consulting Inc....
