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Quitting Employee Required to Work Through Notice Period

In an unusual case involving an employer seeking a declaration that a resignation clause in an employment contract is binding, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in Blackberry Limited v. Marineau-Mes, 2014 ONSC 1790 declared that a senior executive is required to work out his resignation notice period.

Timing Is Everything: Comments on Mitigation from the Court Of Appeal

While the duty to mitigate can be help reduce an employer’s liability when it comes to common damages for reasonable notice, the Ontario Court of Appeal in Farwell v. Citair 2014 ONCA 177 reminds employers that certain steps must be taken before arguing that a dismissed employee has failed to mitigate in rejecting a legitimate […]

Canadian Employment Law Today: Making a contract stick

Making a contract stick Canadian Employment Law Today columns | April 16, 2014 Employment contracts are important tools for regulating the employment relationship — if properly drafted Read more This blog is provided as information and a summary of workplace legal issues. This information is not intended as legal advice.