Lambert v. Canadian Assn. of Optomertrists
Termination Clause Enforceability in Fixed-Term Employment
Summary
This is a summary judgment ruling concerning a fixed-term employment contract where the plaintiff challenged the enforceability of a termination clause and argued for implied duties of procedural fairness. The court upheld the termination clause as unambiguous and enforceable, and determined that no duty of procedural fairness applies to private sector employment relationships. Summary judgment was granted in favor of the defendant as there were no genuine issues requiring a trial.
Outcome
Summary judgment granted for the defendant
Key Factors
- termination clause enforceability
- fixed-term employment
- procedural fairness
- implied terms
- summary judgment
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