The «last straw» doctrine in constructive dismissal cases allows a claimant to rely on the totality of an employer's acts, even though earlier breaches by the employer may have been affirmed, so long as the final act forms part of a series. (crosslandsolicitors.com)
Nevertheless, Justice Bastarache noted that the Court's decision would likely have its greatest impact on constructive dismissal cases where, for legitimate business reasons, changes are made to an employee's position with the result that the employee is constructively dismissal. (employmentlaw101.ca)
While Hlibchuk said constructive dismissal cases are settled «90 per cent of the time,» Burton said that for large employers such as the bank, «we don't settle 90 per cent of the files.» (canadianlawyermag.com)