A court may impose a significantly higher punitive damage award if it is found that the employer followed a policy or practice of attempting to exploit vulnerable employees. (employmentlaw101.ca)
Not good for the paralegals, vulnerable employees placed at greater risk of layoffs in an economic storm. (law21.ca)
The case demonstrates the trend of courts and arbitrators to protect more vulnerable employees, such as women working in traditionally male - dominated roles, says Meighan Ferris - Miles of Shields O'Donnell MacKillop LLP. (canadianlawyermag.com)