While punitive damages of this magnitude are not commonly awarded
in wrongful dismissal litigation, this case illustrates the risk that can arise when an employee is dismissed without sufficient cause.
She deals
with wrongful dismissal litigation, human rights complaints, applications for certification by trade unions, collective bargaining and arbitrations, privacy and surveillance issues and pay equity proceedings.
Wrongful dismissal litigation involving disputes over entitlements to bonuses, stock options and other forms of variable compensation generally focuses on the specific language used in the employment contract or the stock option or bonus plan.
In addition to our knowledge and experience, we also offer a deferral option which will allow the client to defer payment of fees incurred on
select wrongful dismissal litigation until it is settled or resolved.
She practises management - side labour and employment law and has extensive experience
in wrongful dismissal litigation, employment litigation, human rights law, grievance arbitration, labour relations, collective bargaining and strike management.
Civil litigation relating to non-unionized employees is his primary area of expertise,
including wrongful dismissal litigation, labour injunctions, departing employee litigation and the statutory obligations of employers under Ontario's Employment Standards Act and Human Rights Code.
Presenter, Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario, «Documentary Discovery of Social Medial in
Wrongful Dismissal Litigation», Fall 2016.
Mr. Chevalier refused the offered position and declared he would continue with
the wrongful dismissal litigation.
Her core areas of practice include pre-termination advice and strategy, labour relations, workplace safety and insurance,
wrongful dismissal litigation, workplace investigations, human rights, disability management, workplace violence and harassment compliance, privacy compliance, employment standards, workplace policies, employment contracts, restrictive covenants and workplace culture recovery.
Melissa has experience in matters before the Manitoba Labour Board, collective bargaining, grievance arbitrations, judicial review hearings, human rights complaint processes and
wrongful dismissal litigation.
The Year In Review also provides effective strategies to manage workplace harassment via social media, settle WSIB claims quickly and at minimal cost, as well as details on when employers can resist motions for summary judgment in
wrongful dismissal litigation and the most recent legal developments in family status accommodation.
The primary focus of Phil's work is
wrongful dismissal litigation (including constructive dismissals and dismissals for cause), disputes involving attempts to enforce non-competition and non-solicitation clauses, human rights in the workplace, and reviewing and interpreting employment contracts for all levels of employees, including senior executives.
He has been lead counsel on a number of precedent - setting cases and has made his mark in areas as diverse as personal injury litigation, medical malpractice, professional discipline,
wrongful dismissal litigation and criminal law.
Paul has significant experience in
wrongful dismissal litigation, injunctions, CCAA proceedings, occupational health and safety, workplace class actions and executive compensation, including retention and incentive plans.