Ontario employment decisions from 2008
148 decisions, newest first. Each links to our plain-language summary of the case and to the full decision on CanLII.
- Karmali v. October Enterprises Incorporated (De Berardinis Hair Salon)2008 CanLII 68172 (ON SC)Wrongful dismissal
- Patel v. Kanbay International Inc.2008 ONCA 867 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
Patel v. Kanbay: Employment Disputes Not Arbitrable
- A.C. Concrete Forming Ltd. v. The Residential Low Rise Forming Contractors Association of Metropolitan Toronto and Vicinity2008 ONCA 864 (CanLII)Labour relations
Labour Board Exclusive Jurisdiction: Discrimination & Fund Misuse
- Townsend v. North American Industrial Inc.2008 CanLII 67424 (ON SC)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: Employee Awarded 6 Months Notice After Termination Without Cause
- Hepburn v. The Trust Company of the Bank of Montreal2008 ONCA 847 (CanLII)Severance pay
Pension Benefits: Rectification & Estoppel Appeal
- Colwell v. Cornerstone Properties Inc.2008 CanLII 66139 (ON SC)Constructive dismissal
Constructive Dismissal: Secret Surveillance Leads to Damages Award
- Simmons v. Webb2008 CanLII 67908 (ON SC)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: 20-Year Employee Awarded 24 Months Notice
- McNevan v. AmeriCredit Corp.2008 ONCA 846 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: 13-Month Employee Appeal on Notice
- Kellett v. Mazda2008 CanLII 74291 (ON SC)Wrongful dismissal
- Clarke v. Insight Components (Canada) Inc.2008 ONCA 837 (CanLII)Termination
Clarke v Insight Components: Termination Clause Enforceability
- Peoples v. Ontario (Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities)2008 CanLII 66149 (ON SC)Wrongful dismissal
- R. v. Marina Harbour Systems2008 CanLII 64002 (ON SC)Workplace injury and workers' compensation
OHSA: Constructor vs Employer Definition
- Piresferreira v. Ayotte2008 CanLII 67418 (ON SC)Constructive dismissal
Constructive Dismissal: Employer Liability for Supervisor Harassment and Assault
- Birch v. Union of Taxation Employees, Local 700302008 ONCA 809 (CanLII)Labour relations
Union Picket Line Fines Unconscionable
- Angevine v. Ontario2008 CanLII 64372 (ON SC)Employment contract
Angevine v. Ontario: Motion to Strike Dismissed
- Carney Timber Company, Inc. v. Pabedinskas2008 CanLII 63163 (ON SC)Wrongful dismissal
Procedural Ruling: Striking Pleadings in Employment Case
- Smyth v. Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital2008 ONCA 794 (CanLII)
Judicial Review of Arbitration: Doctor Reappointment
- Cimpean v. Payton2008 CanLII 60976 (ON SC)
- R. v. EllisDon Corporation Ltd.2008 ONCA 789 (CanLII)Workplace injury and workers' compensation
OHSA Application to Airport Contractors: Interjurisdictional Immunity
- Boyd v. Wright Environmental Management Inc.2008 ONCA 779 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: 9-Year Employee Awarded 10 Months Notice
- Nestlé Canada Inc. v. Kossatz2008 CanLII 60334 (ON SC)Employment contract
Employment Contract Dispute: Summary Judgment Motion
- Lapointe v. Les Gaz Speciaux M.E.G.S. Inc.2008 CanLII 60710 (ON SC)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: Default Judgment Motion
- Collin-Knoblauch v. Oakville Skating Club2008 CanLII 59319 (ON SC)
Employment Contract: Good Faith Dispute
- Fraser v. Ontario (Attorney General)2008 ONCA 760 (CanLII)Labour relations
Agricultural Workers Collective Bargaining Rights
- Link v. Venture Steel Inc.2008 CanLII 63189 (ON SC)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: Employee Awarded 12 Months Notice and Share Entitlements
- O’Brien v. KMK Consultants Limited2008 CanLII 58615 (ON SC)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: Motion to Strike Pleadings
- AMD Diagnostics Inc. v. Bozza2008 CanLII 58606 (ON SC)Employment contract
Fiduciary Duty Breach: Former Employee Solicited Clients and Established Competing Business
- 1259695 Ontario Inc. (Upper Canada Office Systems) v. Guinchard2008 CanLII 58156 (ON SC)
- Moseley-Williams v. Hansler Industries Ltd.2008 CanLII 57457 (ON SC)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: Commission-Based Employee Awarded Notice and Unpaid Commissions
- Shekhdar v. K&M Engineering and Consulting Corporation2008 CanLII 57166 (ON SC)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: Independent Contractor Awarded 15 Days Notice
- Chapman v. The Bank of Nova Scotia2008 ONCA 769 (CanLII)Constructive dismissal
Constructive Dismissal: Variable Compensation Reductions
- Lee v. 1554478 Ontario Inc. (Midland Seafoods Inc.)2008 CanLII 55467 (ON SC)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: 16-Year Clerk Awarded 12 Months Notice
- Hayden v. Niagara Regional Police Service2008 CanLII 55464 (ON SC)
- Tool-Plas Systems Inc. (Re)2008 CanLII 54791 (ON SC)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal Claim in Receivership
- Rodrigues v. Ontario (Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal)2008 ONCA 719 (CanLII)Workplace injury and workers' compensation
WSIAT Judicial Review: Definition of Earnings
- Berry v. Pulley et al.2008 CanLII 53850 (ON SC)Class action - Employment
Class Action Employment: Seniority Rights and Document Discovery in Airline Industry
- Young v. Tyco International of Canada Ltd.2008 ONCA 709 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: Forum Non Conveniens Appeal
- King v. Weber Manufacturing Technology Inc.2008 CanLII 53124 (ON SC)Termination
Termination Clause Dispute: Enforceability of Statutory Minimums
- Munoz v. Kohler Canada Co.2008 CanLII 63151 (ON SC)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: 12-Year Team Leader Awarded 12 Months Notice
- Matiowski v. Lake of the Woods Business Incentive Corporation2008 CanLII 54320 (ON SC)Employment standards
Overtime Compensation Dispute: Equitable Estoppel and Statutory Limitations
- Bent v. Olympia Tile International Inc.2008 CanLII 51926 (ON SC)Workplace discrimination
Constructive Dismissal: Sexual Harassment Claims and Vicarious Liability
- 1098488 Ontario Ltd. v. Reyes2008 CanLII 51923 (ON SC)Employment contract
Employment Contract Injunction: Restrictive Covenant Dispute
- Beth v. Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.2008 ONCA 686 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: 9 Months Notice Awarded on Appeal
- Gauthier v. Air Canada2008 CanLII 51770 (ON SC)
Air Canada Labour Law Jurisdiction Dispute
- Dawson v. FAG Bearings Ltd.2008 CanLII 55459 (ON SC)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: Long-Term Employee Claims Termination Without Just Cause
- Wood v. Farr Ford Ltd.2008 CanLII 53848 (ON SC)Constructive dismissal
Consolidation of Employment Dispute Actions
- Clark v. BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc.2008 ONCA 663 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
- Davis v. Honda of Canada Mfg.2008 CanLII 48641 (ON SC)
- 2082825 Ontario Inc. v. Platinum Wood Finishing Inc.2008 CanLII 48125 (ON SC)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: President and General Manager Claims Unjust Termination
- Desforge v. E-D Roofing Limited2008 CanLII 48130 (ON SC)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: 18-Year Employee Awarded 13 Months Notice
- Chartright Air Inc. v. De Paoli2008 CanLII 47468 (ON SC)Constructive dismissal
Constructive Dismissal: Training Agreement and Safe Workplace Dispute
- Hemingway v. Desire2Learn Incorporated2008 CanLII 47476 (ON SC)Employment contract
Employment Contract Settlement Case: Hemingway v. Desire2Learn
- Fedel v. Tan2008 CanLII 46697 (ON SC)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: Employee Awarded 12 Months Compensation for Reprisal
- Merit Group Insurance Brokers Inc. v. Sheppard2008 CanLII 46131 (ON SC)Employment contract
- Siemens Water Technologies Canada Inc. v. Filtermed Inc.2008 CanLII 45829 (ON SC)Employment contract
- Hotz v. Regan Desjardins LLP2008 ONCA 607 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
- Evangelista v. Number 7 Sales Limited2008 ONCA 599 (CanLII)Constructive dismissal
Constructive Dismissal: 15 Months Notice for Commission Cut
- Coss Systems Inc. v. Spitzer2008 CanLII 42423 (ON SC)
Employment Contract: Confidential Info & Debts
- Lalite v. Jin2008 CanLII 45404 (ON SC)Workplace injury and workers' compensation
- Brien v. Niagara Motors Limited2008 CanLII 41823 (ON SC)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: 23-Year Employee Awarded 24 Months Notice and Severance
- Man Financial Canada Co. v. Keuroghlian2008 ONCA 592 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
- Ontario (Ministry of Labour) v. Modern Niagara Toronto Inc.2008 ONCA 590 (CanLII)Workplace injury and workers' compensation
OHSA Appeal: Procedural Fairness & New Theory of Liability
- Pal v. Powell2008 CanLII 40228 (ON SC)
- Corless v. KPMG LLP2008 CanLII 39784 (ON SC)Class action - Employment
Class Action: Overtime Pay Settlement for KPMG Employees
- H.L. Staebler Company Limited v. Allan2008 ONCA 576 (CanLII)Employment contract
Enforceability of Non-Competition Clauses in Employment
- Fleming Door Products Ltd. v. Hazell2008 CanLII 38961 (ON SC)Labour relations
Labour Injunction: Picketing Obstruction Case
- Fraser v. Holman Exhibits Limited2008 CanLII 41172 (ON SC)Employment contract
Employment Contract Dispute: Summary Judgment Denied Over Unpaid Commissions
- Collings v. Jew2008 CanLII 38259 (ON SC)
Vicarious Liability: Employer Liable for Employee Accident
- Rejdak v. Fight Network Inc.2008 CanLII 37909 (ON SC)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: Employee Awarded 4 Months Notice After 3-Month Employment
- MacNeil v. Dana Canada Corporation2008 CanLII 35689 (ON SC)Employment contract
Employment Contract Formation: Acceptance and Reasonableness
- Firatli v. Kohler Ltd.2008 CanLII 35266 (ON SC)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: 2.5-Year Employee Awarded 5 Months Notice
- Bjelakovic v. Accenture Global Services GmbH2008 CanLII 32802 (ON SC)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: Settlement Agreement Enforceability Upheld
- Kelland v. Poi Business Interiors Inc.2008 CanLII 32812 (ON SC)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: Estoppel Applied to Dismiss Claim
- Air Canada Pilots Association v. Air Canada2008 ONCA 531 (CanLII)Labour relations
- Merrifield v. Canada (Attorney General)2008 CanLII 34277 (ON SC)
- 1581806 Ontario Ltd. (The Spot) v. York University2008 CanLII 31402 (ON SC)Termination
Breach of Contract: Termination Notice Dispute Between The Spot and York University
- Nayani v. Encom Information Systems Inc.2008 CanLII 31420 (ON SC)Employment contract
Breach of Contract: Indefinite Duration Employment Dispute
- Correia v. Canac Kitchens2008 ONCA 506 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
Correia v. Canac Kitchens: Tort Claims in Wrongful Dismissal
- Ontario (Labour) v. Bruno's Contracting (Thunder Bay) Limited2008 ONCA 495 (CanLII)Workplace injury and workers' compensation
- Wronko v. Western Inventory Service Ltd.2008 ONCA 479 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
Wronko v. Western Inventory: Mitigation Waiver
- General Motors of Canada Limited v. Canadian Auto Workers Union, Local 2222008 CanLII 28750 (ON SC)Labour relations
GM v CAW: Injunction for Union Blockade
- Braiden v. La-Z-Boy Canada Limited2008 ONCA 464 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
Braiden v. La-Z-Boy: Employment Status & Notice Clause
- Loehle v. Purolator Courier Ltd.2008 CanLII 30292 (ON SC)Constructive dismissal
Constructive Dismissal: Demotion and Mitigation of Damages
- Ross v. 413554 Ontario Limited (Chouinard Bros. Roofing)2008 CanLII 44716 (ON SC)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: Dependent Contractor Awarded $39,984 in Damages
- DiCienzo v. McQuillan2008 ONCA 472 (CanLII)Labour relations
Jurisdiction: Union Steward Speech & Collective Agreement
- Shekhdar v. K&M Engineering and Consulting Corporation2008 CanLII 27483 (ON SC)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Termination: Independent Contractor Awarded 15 Days Pay in Lieu of Notice
- Adjemian v. Brook Crompton North America2008 CanLII 27469 (ON SC)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: 22.5-Year Employee Awarded 16 Months Notice
- Mills v. Ontario (Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal)2008 ONCA 436 (CanLII)Workplace injury and workers' compensation
Judicial Review: WSIB Tribunal Decision Upheld
- Association of Justices of the Peace of Ontario v. Ontario (Attorney General)2008 CanLII 26258 (ON SC)Workplace discrimination
Mandatory Retirement: Justices of the Peace Age 70 Challenge
- Martin v. Barrett2008 CanLII 25062 (ON SC)
- McNeil v. Brewers Retail Inc.2008 ONCA 405 (CanLII)Labour relations
Malicious Prosecution vs Labour Arbitration Jurisdiction
- Canadian General-Tower Limited v. United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union (United Steel Workers) Local 8622008 ONCA 404 (CanLII)Labour relations
Judicial Review: Arbitrator's Decision on Layoffs Upheld
- McGee v. London Life Insurance Company Limited2008 CanLII 20985 (ON SC)Class action - Employment
Class Action: Pension Surplus Distribution Following Partial Wind-Up
- Johnston v. Levencrown (Levencrown Family Law Counsel)2008 CanLII 20341 (ON SC)Wrongful dismissal
- Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario v. Ontario (Labour)2008 CanLII 20339 (ON SC)Labour relations
- Weiss v. Lewis2008 CanLII 76132 (ON SC)Labour relations
- Metro Marketing Enterprises Ltd. v. Delean2008 CanLII 19503 (ON SC)Employment contract
Employment Contract Injunction Case: Metro Marketing Enterprises Ltd. v. Delean
- Eady v. TrekLogic Technologies Inc.2008 CanLII 19785 (ON SC)Employment contract
Consulting Agreement Repudiation: Constructive Dismissal and Breach of Contract
- Ducharme v. Cambridge Stamping Inc.2008 CanLII 19499 (ON SC)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: Plant Manager Awarded 5 Months Notice
- Wronko v. Western Inventory Service Ltd.2008 ONCA 327 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: Unilateral Contract Amendment & 2 Years Pay
- Jamal v. Ontario Public Service Employees Union2008 CanLII 17561 (ON SC)Labour relations
- Muhammad v. Mental Health Program Services of Metropolitan Toronto2008 ONCA 322 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
Contract Non-Renewal: 90 Days Notice Dispute
- Audience Communication Inc. v. Sguassero2008 CanLII 17306 (ON SC)Employment contract
Non-Competition & Fiduciary Duties: Shareholders Agreement
- Patel v. Kanbay International Inc.2008 CanLII 21222 (ON SC)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal and Misrepresentation: Arbitration Clause Dispute in Employment Case
- Leach v. IBM Canada Ltd.2008 ONCA 317 (CanLII)
- Dower v. United Lumber and Building Supplies Company Limited2008 CanLII 19218 (ON SC)Workplace injury and workers' compensation
Workplace Injury: Summary Judgment on Death of Worker
- Myrtezaj v. Cintas Canada Limited2008 ONCA 277 (CanLII)Labour relations
Constructive Dismissal & Statutory Freeze Jurisdiction
- Deplanche v. Leggat Pontiac Buick Cadillac Ltd.2008 CanLII 15897 (ON SC)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: Inducement and Mitigation Affect Notice Period and Damages
- Maystar General Contractors Inc. v. International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, Local 18192008 ONCA 265 (CanLII)Labour relations
- Canadian Union of Postal Workers Local 626 v. Canadian Union of Postal Workers2008 CanLII 14939 (ON SC)Labour relations
- Donaghy v. Scotia Capital Inc.2008 CanLII 16190 (ON SC)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: Settlement Agreement Validity Under Rule 49.09
- Smith v. Ramara (Town)2008 CanLII 14801 (ON SC)Workplace discrimination
Workplace Discrimination: Employee Terminated for Perceived Depression
- Bernard v. CAMI Automotive Inc.2008 CanLII 14793 (ON SC)Labour relations
- Racette v. Santerre2008 ONCA 257 (CanLII)Human rights - Employment
- Ontario (Labour) v. Norwall Group Inc.2008 ONCA 235 (CanLII)Labour relations
- Fraser v. Ontario (Attorney General)2008 ONCA 222 (CanLII)Labour relations
Constitutional Challenge: Agricultural Labour Relations Act
- Bailey v. Cintas Corporation2008 CanLII 12704 (ON SC)Employment contract
Employment Contract: Stock Option Disclosure Breach Dismissed
- Mulvihill v. Ottawa (City)2008 ONCA 201 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: Wallace Damages Standard Clarified
- Kent v. Stop 'N' Cash 1000 Inc.2008 CanLII 13362 (ON SC)Wrongful dismissal
- Ontario Public Service Employees Union v. Ontario (Liquor Control Board of Ontario)2008 CanLII 13370 (ON SC)Labour relations
- Germain v. Clement (876954 Ontario Inc.)2008 CanLII 16065 (ON SC)Employment contract
Employment Contract Case Involving Summary Judgment and Limitation of Actions
- Boyar v. Addressograph Bartizan G.P.2008 CanLII 12489 (ON SC)
- McIntyre v. Connolly2008 CanLII 12496 (ON SC)Wrongful dismissal
Employment Claims Dismissed: Vexatious Litigant Deemed for Abuse of Process
- Hotz v. Regan Desjardins LLP2008 CanLII 9612 (ON SC)
- R. v. Di Franco2008 CanLII 8785 (ON SC)Workplace injury and workers' compensation
OHSA Sentencing: Supervisor Appeal After Worker Fatalities
- Soye v. Corinthian Colleges Inc.2008 CanLII 8781 (ON SC)Wrongful dismissal
- Macdonald v. Blastech Corporation2008 CanLII 8423 (ON SC)Severance pay
- Sunsational Products Inc. v. Martin2008 CanLII 8253 (ON SC)
Employment Contract: Non Est Factum Defense
- Precision Fine Papers Inc. v. Durkin2008 CanLII 6871 (ON SC)Employment contract
Non-Solicitation Breach: Former Employee Injunction Extended
- Engels v. Merit2008 CanLII 6642 (ON SC)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: Employment Status Dispute Requiring Trial
- HRH Consulting Services Inc. v. Moore2008 CanLII 6194 (ON SC)Employment contract
- Road Trailer Rentals Inc. v. Robinson2008 CanLII 5645 (ON SC)Employment contract
Injunction Test in Employment Dispute
- Sutherland v. Hudson's Bay Company2008 CanLII 5967 (ON SC)Class action - Employment
Pension Plan Costs: Class Action Costs Ruling
- A.C. Concrete Forming Ltd. v. Residential Low Rise Forming Contractors Association of Metropolitan Toronto2008 CanLII 5106 (ON SC)Labour relations
Labour Relations: Exclusive Jurisdiction of the Board
- Ontario (Labour) v. MBI Limited2008 ONCA 119 (CanLII)Workplace injury and workers' compensation
Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Offence
- Gingerich v. Kobe Sportswear Inc.2008 CanLII 5582 (ON SC)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal Case Involving Notice and Costs
- Defaria v. Xtra Canada2008 CanLII 3424 (ON SC)Wrongful dismissal
- Allstate Insurance Company of Canada v. Laroque2008 CanLII 3959 (ON SC)Constructive dismissal
Constructive Dismissal: Enforceability of Restrictive Covenants in Employment Contract
- Guilleman v. ECL Carriers LP2008 CanLII 2605 (ON SC)Constructive dismissal
Constructive Dismissal: Employee Claims Failure to Accommodate Mental Disability
- Levitan v. Saltsov2008 CanLII 3540 (ON SC)Wrongful dismissal
- Gingerich v. Kobe Sportswear Inc.2008 CanLII 2749 (ON SC)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: Sales Manager Awarded 2.5 Months Notice
- Fiore v. Aitken2008 CanLII 1663 (ON SC)
Employment Law: Employee Loans Dispute
- Andrews v. Air Canada2008 ONCA 37 (CanLII)Labour relations
Andrews v. Air Canada: Arbitrator Jurisdiction
- Ritchie v. 830234 Ontario Inc. (Richelieu Hardware Canada Ltd.)2008 CanLII 4787 (ON SC)
- Orr v. Magna Entertainment Corp.2008 CanLII 723 (ON SC)Wrongful dismissal
Wrongful Dismissal: Employment Contract Termination and Novation Liability
- Puhl v. Katz Group Canada Ltd.2008 CanLII 433 (ON SC)Termination
Fixed-Term Employment Termination: Senior Executive Claims Breach of Contract
- Hepburn v. Jannock Limited2008 CanLII 429 (ON SC)Termination
Termination Benefits: Pension Rectification and Estoppel Applied
- Crouch v. Securitas Canada2008 CanLII 201 (ON SC)Wrongful dismissal
Action dismissed: employee resigned