Ontario employment decisions from 2003

87 decisions, newest first. Each links to our plain-language summary of the case and to the full decision on CanLII.

1. Deschenes v. Little Employment Group Inc.
   2003 CanLII 14677 (ON SC)2003-12-30
2. Tri-Level Claims Consultants Ltd. v. Fryer
   2003 CanLII 2616 (ON SC)2003-12-23Employment contract
3. Vaillancourt v. 352094 Ontario Ltd.
   2003 CanLII 24992 (ON SC)2003-12-18Constructive dismissal
4. De Silva v. Ritchie
   2003 CanLII 32088 (ON SC)2003-12-17Wrongful dismissal
5. Turek v. Micro-Boutique Educative Inc.
   2003 CanLII 45962 (ON SC)2003-12-11Wrongful dismissal
6. Fleming v. Ricoh Canada Inc.
   2003 CanLII 2435 (ON SC)2003-12-10Wrongful dismissal

   Wrongful Dismissal: Sexual Harassment and Just Cause Termination

7. Uy v. The Great-West Life Assurance Co.
   2003 CanLII 18360 (ON SC)2003-12-10Wrongful dismissal
8. Farvolden v. Algorithmics Inc.
   2003 CanLII 16683 (ON SC)2003-12-08Employment contract

   Employment Contract Dispute: Stock Option Buy-Back Price Interpretation

9. Zorn-Smith v. Bank of Montreal
   2003 CanLII 28775 (ON SC)2003-12-02Wrongful dismissal

   Wrongful Dismissal: 21-Year Employee Terminated on Disability Leave Awarded 16 Months Notice

10. Webb v. Eaton Yale Ltd.
    2003 CanLII 29770 (ON SC)2003-11-19Wrongful dismissal
11. Vanelli v. Sobeys Capital Inc.
    2003 CanLII 27339 (ON SC)2003-11-18Constructive dismissal
12. Cummins v. Ontario Public School Teachers' Federation
    2003 CanLII 38884 (ON SC)2003-11-14
13. Deschenes v. Little Employment Group Inc.
    2003 CanLII 7172 (ON SC)2003-11-10Constructive dismissal

    Constructive Dismissal: Temporary Layoff Without Contract Terms

14. Stoody v. Kennedy
    2003 CanLII 18765 (ON SC)2003-11-05Wrongful dismissal

    Employment Relationship and Commission Entitlement Case

15. Waxman v. Venga Aerospace Systems Inc.
    2003 CanLII 28612 (ON SC)2003-10-31
16. 610777 Ontario Ltd. v. Fragomeni
    2003 CanLII 7554 (ON SC)2003-10-31Employment standards

    Wage Dispute: Non-Payment of Wages in Employment Standards Case

17. Goldstein v. Workbrain Inc.
    2003 CanLII 13014 (ON SC)2003-10-28Employment contract

    Employment Contract Dispute Involving Stock Options

18. IT/Net Inc. v. Cameron
    2003 CanLII 10653 (ON SC)2003-10-28Employment contract

    Employment Contract Dispute: Breach of Non-Competition Clauses and Misrepresentation

19. Morissette v. Canada (Attorney General)
    2003 CanLII 43670 (ON SC)2003-10-23Labour relations
20. Ilie v. S210 Technologies Corp.
    2003 CanLII 5808 (ON SC)2003-10-23Wrongful dismissal
21. McKelvey v. D'Ercole
    2003 CanLII 49381 (ON SC)2003-10-20Workplace discrimination

    Sexual Harassment Case: Civil Action Stayed to Avoid Multiplicity of Proceedings

22. NG v. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
    2003 CanLII 21054 (ON SC)2003-10-09Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: Cause Upheld for 22-Year Employee

23. D’Abbondanza v. Royal Shirt Company Ltd.
    2003 CanLII 41458 (ON SC)2003-10-08

    Employee Duties: Good Faith Liability

24. Allen v. Bosley Real Estate Ltd.
    2003 CanLII 32919 (ON SC)2003-10-07Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: Employment Agreement Termination Provisions

25. Gnanasegaram v. Allianz Insurance Co. of Canada
    2003 CanLII 5720 (ON SC)2003-10-03
26. CDI Computer Dealers, Inc. v. Grosso
    2003 CanLII 14272 (ON SC)2003-10-02

    Non-Competition Clause Enforceability

27. Tiltins v. Rim Transportation International Inc.
    2003 CanLII 36650 (ON SC)2003-10-02Wrongful dismissal
28. The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Local 200 v. S & S Glass and Aluminum (1993) Ltd.
    2003 CanLII 10562 (ON SC)2003-09-22Labour relations

    Common Employer Declaration Enforcement in Garnishment

29. 3782981 Canada Inc. v. Ottawa (City)
    2003 CanLII 6942 (ON SC)2003-09-18Employment contract

    Employment Jurisdiction Dispute: 3782981 Canada Inc. v. Ottawa

30. Syntax Systems Ltd. v. Mid-Range Computer Group Inc.
    2003 CanLII 29363 (ON SC)2003-09-17Employment contract

    Non-Solicitation Clause Injunction in Employment Contract Dispute

31. Gibara v. ABN-Amro Bank
    2003 CanLII 46275 (ON SC)2003-09-10Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: 31-Month Employee Awarded $60,000 Bonus

32. Moezzam Saeed Alvi v. YM Inc. (sales)
    2003 CanLII 15159 (ON SC)2003-09-08Wrongful dismissal
33. Brazeau v. Falconbridge Ltd.
    2003 CanLII 4800 (ON SC)2003-09-03Wrongful dismissal
34. Daniels v. Canadian Gift and Tableware Assn.
    2003 CanLII 33778 (ON SC)2003-09-02Wrongful dismissal
35. Strickland v. Battle
    2003 CanLII 15283 (ON SC)2003-08-28Wrongful dismissal
36. Carver v. Kenora (Town)
    2003 CanLII 31239 (ON SC)2003-08-25

    Carver v. Kenora: Jurisdiction in Labour Law

37. KJA Consultants Inc. v. Soberman
    2003 CanLII 13546 (ON SC)2003-08-05Employment contract

    Fiduciary Duty Breach: Former General Manager Awarded Damages for Solicitation and Corporate Opportunities

38. O’Neil v. Brothers Potteries Ltd.
    2003 CanLII 4886 (ON SC)2003-07-31Wrongful dismissal
39. Lemay v. Canada Post Corp.
    2003 CanLII 36637 (ON SC)2003-07-23Constructive dismissal

    Constructive Dismissal Case: No Breach Found Despite Alleged Contract Changes

40. Gittens v. Brown
    2003 CanLII 40565 (ON SC)2003-07-14Wrongful dismissal

    Defamation and Wrongful Dismissal: Superintendent Claims Defamation Caused Termination

41. Kouznetchik v. Odeka Corp
    2003 CanLII 27620 (ON SC)2003-07-14Wrongful dismissal
42. Lavereau v. Marks
    2003 CanLII 64212 (ON SC)2003-07-09

    Lavereau v. Marks: Commission Dispute

43. Roden v. Toronto Humane Society
    2003 CanLII 29894 (ON SC)2003-07-04Wrongful dismissal
44. Cross v. Sullivan
    2003 CanLII 44082 (ON SC)2003-06-30Workplace discrimination

    Military Personnel Fiduciary Duty and Charter Claims

45. Sherk v. Scott Capital Group Inc.
    2003 CanLII 38550 (ON SC)2003-06-27Employment contract

    Employment Contract Interpretation Case: Sherk v. Scott Capital Group Inc.

46. Elliott v. Canadian Forces Housing Agency Kingston
    2003 CanLII 35396 (ON SC)2003-06-26
47. ETI Canada Inc. v. Wilson
    2003 CanLII 36944 (ON SC)2003-06-19Employment contract

    Interim Injunction in Employment Dispute

48. Umansky v. Zynpak Packaging Products Inc.
    2003 CanLII 31353 (ON SC)2003-06-19Wrongful dismissal
49. Reid v. Galati
    2003 CanLII 18091 (ON SC)2003-06-17
50. Caradoc Power Line Ltd. v. Southwest Middlesex (Municipality)
    2003 CanLII 23230 (ON SC)2003-06-16Wrongful dismissal
51. Fuerth v. Towle
    2003 CanLII 36363 (ON SC)2003-06-13Employment contract

    Employment Contract Breach: Damages and Mitigation Issues

52. Stenhouse v. Buna
    2003 CanLII 36807 (ON SC)2003-06-13

    Non-Competition Clause Dispute

53. D'Aoust v. 1374202 Ontario Inc.
    2003 CanLII 38391 (ON SC)2003-06-10Constructive dismissal

    Constructive Dismissal: Commission Non-Payment and Issue Estoppel

54. Hacking v. Skyjack Inc.
    2003 CanLII 29980 (ON SC)2003-06-04Wrongful dismissal
55. Daniels v. Canadian Gift and Tableware Assn.
    2003 CanLII 25192 (ON SC)2003-06-02Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: 5-Year Employee Awarded 8 Months Notice

56. Andrews v. Ottawa community housing Corp.
    2003 CanLII 23361 (ON SC)2003-06-02Severance pay

    Severance Pay Dispute: Interpretation of Contractual Provisions

57. Galea v. Wal-Mart Canada Inc.
    2003 CanLII 40536 (ON SC)2003-05-07Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal and Employment Standards Act Preclusion

58. Shannon rewinds Canada Inc. v. Anderson
    2003 CanLII 43526 (ON SC)2003-04-30Employment contract

    Employment Contract: Breach of Restrictive Covenants and Fiduciary Duties

59. G. Keck & Son’s Contracting Ltd. V. Doyle
    2003 CanLII 41123 (ON SC)2003-04-28
60. Wilkinson v. Yat Ming Industrial Factory Ltd.
    2003 CanLII 4407 (ON SC)2003-04-17Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal for Non-Compliance with Rules

61. Sandy v. Beausoleil First Nation
    2003 CanLII 10711 (ON SC)2003-04-14Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: No Just Cause Found, Damages Awarded for Mental Distress

62. Perlett Estate v. Riverside Health Care Facilities Inc.
    2003 CanLII 23264 (ON SC)2003-04-09Labour relations
63. Kidd v. Hudson’s Bay Company
    2003 CanLII 32306 (ON SC)2003-04-09Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: 17-Year Employee Awarded 18 Months Notice

64. Weisleder v. Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation
    2003 CanLII 14546 (ON SC)2003-04-03Labour relations

    Union President Reinstatement: Injunction Denied

65. Krynen v. Bugg
    2003 CanLII 20428 (ON SC)2003-04-01Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: Marketing Manager Claims Oppression After Termination

66. Beck v. Dumais
    2003 CanLII 11378 (ON SC)2003-03-31Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: Employee Awarded Severance and Unpaid Compensation

67. Weselan v. Totten Sims Hubicki Associates (1997) Ltd.
    2003 CanLII 49300 (ON SC)2003-03-25Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: 29-Year Employee Awarded Reasonable Notice

68. Hobbs v. TDI Canada Ltd.
    2003 CanLII 37544 (ON SC)2003-03-13Constructive dismissal
69. Woodley v. Ridgehill Ford Sales (1980) Ltd.
    2003 CanLII 18918 (ON SC)2003-02-27Constructive dismissal
70. Brooks v. Oldershaw Steel Services Ltd.
    2003 CanLII 26384 (ON SC)2003-02-27Wrongful dismissal
71. Delacruz v. Toromont Industries Ltd.
    2003 CanLII 30068 (ON SC)2003-02-26Wrongful dismissal
72. Wanigaratne v. Zucotto Wireless Inc.
    2003 CanLII 2910 (ON SC)2003-02-24Wrongful dismissal
73. Vlasblom v. NetPCS Networks Inc.
    2003 CanLII 48077 (ON SC)2003-02-20

    Oppression Claim: Employee Termination and Share Dilution

74. Industrial Rush Supply & Service Ltd. v. Faria
    2003 CanLII 5657 (ON SC)2003-02-18Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal and Restrictive Covenant Enforceability in Employment Agreements

75. St. Pierre v. Supply Chain Management Dialtone Inc.
    2003 CanLII 10440 (ON SC)2003-02-10
76. A.T. Kearney Ltd. v. Harrison
    2003 CanLII 32908 (ON SC)2003-02-10Wrongful dismissal

    Arbitrator Bias: Costs Awarded in Employment Arbitration

77. Kift v. Canada (Attorney General of)
    2003 CanLII 11719 (ON SC)2003-02-06Termination

    RCMP Officer's Tort Claim After Employment Settlement

78. Salex Technical Products Ltd. v. N.S.I. Holdings, Inc.
    2003 CanLII 28427 (ON SC)2003-02-03
79. Deyonge v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.
    2003 CanLII 42935 (ON SC)2003-01-29
80. GMAC Commercial Credit Corp.-Canada v. TCT Logistics Inc.
    2003 CanLII 64272 (ON SC)2003-01-24Labour relations

    Successor Employer Liability in Interim Receivership

81. Tal Global Asset Management Inc. v. Wai-Ping
    2003 CanLII 5056 (ON SC)2003-01-17Employment contract

    Injunction for Restrictive Covenants in Employment

82. Sures v. Calian Technology Ltd.
    2003 CanLII 30321 (ON SC)2003-01-15Wrongful dismissal
83. Auger v. Metal-Fab Services Ltd.
    2003 CanLII 27527 (ON SC)2003-01-15Employment contract

    Non-Competition Clause in Employment Contract Dispute

84. Santamaria v. James
    2003 CanLII 2348 (ON SC)2003-01-14Labour relations

    Jurisdiction: Court vs. Arbitrator for Employee Tort Claims

85. Challenor v. Nucleus Financial Network Inc.
    2003 CanLII 16475 (ON SC)2003-01-13Employment contract
86. Dell v. Gentra Inc.
    2003 CanLII 29124 (ON SC)2003-01-10
87. Bujold v. Taylor
    2003 CanLII 6322 (ON SC)2003-01-06Labour relations

    Arbitration Preclusion: Defamation Claim vs Collective Agreement