Currie v. Nylene Canada Inc.

2021 ONSC 1922 (CanLII)Decided Termination

39-Year Employee Awarded 26 Months Notice After Termination

Summary

A 39-year employee was terminated without cause and awarded 26 months' notice due to exceptional circumstances. The court also dismissed a discrimination claim based on sex, finding no prima facie case.

Outcome

Plaintiff awarded 26 months' notice; discrimination claim dismissed.

Award

26 months' notice awarded

Key Factors

  • termination
  • reasonable notice
  • mitigation of damages
  • discrimination

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