Although the Court of Appeal ultimately awarded Mr. Paquette, a former TeraGo Networks employee, a bonus that was
payable during the reasonable notice period, it also provided guidance on effectively limiting employees» post-termination eligibility for bonus payments.
The Court of Appeal's decision in Paquette suggests that there are only two effective ways of divesting an employee of a bonus that would otherwise have been
payable during the reasonable notice period.
IBM took the position at trial that Waterman's pension benefits should be deducted from the salary and benefits otherwise
payable during the reasonable notice period.
Not exact matches
Damages
payable upon termination of employment may include benefits
during the
reasonable notice period, including any bonuses and other incentives that would otherwise have fallen due
during that
period.