Rossman v. Canadian Solar Inc.
Employment Standards Act: Termination Clause Voided and Notice Period Determined
Summary
A case where a termination clause in an employment agreement was found void and unenforceable due to non-compliance with the Employment Standards Act. The court applied the presumption of common law notice and fixed a notice period based on Bardal factors. The case also involved a partial summary judgment on the enforceability of a termination clause and the calculation of a notice period.
Outcome
Partial summary judgment granted on the enforceability of the termination clause and the notice period.
Key Factors
- termination clauses
- reasonable notice
- Employment Standards Act compliance
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