Recent Issues

November 7, 2013

Punitive Damages of $450,000 for Malicious Prosecution

The Ontario Court of Appeal has reduced a trial court award from $550,000 to $450,000 for malicious prosecution in a wrongful dismissal suit.  Unfortunately for the […]
November 27, 2013

Forced Sick Leave: Is it Constructive Dismissal?

Can an employer insist that an employee take sick leave?  Or is this a constructive dismissal?  A recent decision of the Manitoba Court of Appeal sided […]
December 12, 2013

Just Cause: Employer Fails to Prove Allegations of Anti-Semitic Remarks

How difficult is it for employers to prove just cause for dismissal in Ontario?  The recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court in Ludchen v. Stelcrete […]
December 16, 2013

Ontario Div. Ct. Overturns Whacky Arbitration Decision: No Return to Work for Exhibitionist

The Ontario Divisional Court has overturned a controversial arbitration decision.  In January 2013, an arbitrator ordered an exhibitionist Transportation Enforcement Officer back to work after he […]