"Willful misconduct" refers to behavior where a person deliberately acts in a way that is reckless, negligent, or intentionally harmful. It involves knowingly and intentionally doing something wrong or causing damage. Full definition
Generally speaking, the following debts will not be discharged: taxes; spousal and child support; debts arising out of willful misconduct and / or malicious misconduct by the debtor; liability for injury or death from driving while intoxicated; nondischargeable debts from a prior bankruptcy; student loans; criminal fines and penalties and forfeitures. (doanlaw.com)
If an employee has engaged in willful misconduct or the employer has other «just cause» for termination, they are not required to provide reasonable notice or payment instead of notice. (torontoemployment.law)
It is typically very difficult for an employer to prove willful misconduct or cause. (torontoemployment.law)