Matiowski v. Lake of the Woods Business Incentive Corporation
Overtime Compensation Dispute: Equitable Estoppel and Statutory Limitations
Summary
A merits decision involving a dispute over unpaid overtime compensation under the Employment Standards Act, 2000. The plaintiff claimed monetary compensation for 3,300 hours of overtime, while the defendant argued the plaintiff agreed to time off in lieu and was estopped from seeking payment. The court partially allowed the claim with nominal damages awarded, and addressed issues of equitable estoppel, limitation periods, and the enforceability of an overtime policy in the employment contract.
Outcome
Claim partially allowed with nominal damages awarded
Award
Nominal damages of $1.00 awarded to recognize statutory breaches
Key Factors
- overtime compensation
- equitable estoppel
- Employment Standards Act, 2000
- limitation periods
- unjust enrichment
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