Ontario employment decisions from 2011

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

1. Elsegood v. Cambridge Spring Service (2001) Ltd.
   2011 ONCA 831 (CanLII)2011-12-23Wrongful dismissal

   Elsegood v. Cambridge Spring: Statutory Layoff & Common Law Damages

2. Sawaged v. IPC (Investment Planning Counsel)
   2011 ONCA 827 (CanLII)2011-12-22Wrongful dismissal

   Defamation Appeal: Termination & Regulatory Reporting

3. Plester v. Polyone Canada Inc.
   2011 ONSC 6068 (CanLII)2011-12-22Wrongful dismissal

   Wrongful Dismissal: Supervisor Awarded 14 Months Notice

4. Doobay v. Town of Richmond Hill
   2011 ONSC 7550 (CanLII)2011-12-20Labour relations
5. Royal Bank of Canada v. Rastogi, et al.
   2011 ONSC 7440 (CanLII)2011-12-16Wrongful dismissal
6. Goorbarry v. Bank of Nova Scotia
   2011 ONCA 793 (CanLII)2011-12-16Severance pay

   LTD Benefits: Limitation Period Dismissal

7. Reichard v. Kuntz
   2011 ONSC 7460 (CanLII)2011-12-15Termination

   Dismissal for Cause: Non-Fraternization Policy Breach

8. McLean v. The Raywal Limited Partnership
   2011 ONSC 7330 (CanLII)2011-12-09Wrongful dismissal

   Wrongful Dismissal: 12-Year Employee Awarded 10 Months Notice

9. Galea v. Wal-Mart Canada Corp.
   2011 ONSC 6887 (CanLII)2011-12-07
10. Sawyer v. Loblaws
    2011 ONSC 7251 (CanLII)2011-12-07Labour relations

    Union Injunction: Scheduling Restrictions Collective Agreement

11. Ottawa Police Association v. Ottawa Police Services Board
    2011 ONSC 7214 (CanLII)2011-12-05Class action - Employment

    Class Action: Police Association as Representative Plaintiff

12. Fisher v. First Uranium Corporation
    2011 ONSC 7160 (CanLII)2011-12-02

    Executive Employment Contract Interpretation

13. Fraser v. UBS
    2011 ONSC 5448 (CanLII)2011-11-28Termination

    Frustration of Contract: Permanent Disability Termination

14. McKinstry v. Stone
    2011 ONSC 5544 (CanLII)2011-11-24Employment contract
15. Day v. JCB Excavators Limited
    2011 ONSC 6848 (CanLII)2011-11-23Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: 14.5-Year Manager Awarded 17 Months Notice

16. Sherman v. University Health Network
    2011 ONSC 6941 (CanLII)2011-11-23Class action - Employment
17. Hart v. Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation of the Diocese of Kingston, in Canada
    2011 ONCA 728 (CanLII)2011-11-22Constructive dismissal

    Priest Constructive Dismissal: Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction

18. Ivantchenko, et al. v. The Sisters of Saint Kosmas Aitolos Greek Orthodox Monastery
    2011 ONSC 6481 (CanLII)2011-11-18Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: Nun v. Religious Monastery

19. Pate Estate v. Galway-Cavendish and Harvey (Townships)
    2011 ONSC 6620 (CanLII)2011-11-16Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: $550k Punitive Damages for Withheld Evidence

20. Poole v. Whirlpool Corporation
    2011 ONCA 808 (CanLII)2011-11-14Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: Bonus Entitlement During Notice Period

21. Downey v. Ecore International Inc.
    2011 ONSC 6617 (CanLII)2011-11-08Employment contract

    Forum Selection Clause Unenforceable: Lack of Consideration

22. St. Denis et. al v. Manoni
    2011 ONSC 3308 (CanLII)2011-11-07Labour relations

    Union Officers Fiduciary Duties & Constitution

23. Association of Justice Counsel v. Canada (Attorney General)
    2011 ONSC 6435 (CanLII)2011-11-01Labour relations

    Crown Counsel Collective Bargaining Charter Challenge

24. Kidd v Canada Life
    2011 ONSC 6324 (CanLII)2011-10-26Class action - Employment

    Pension Surplus Class Action Certification

25. O’Neill v. General Motors of Canada Limited
    2011 ONSC 6291 (CanLII)2011-10-25Class action - Employment

    GM Retirees: Class Action Certification on Benefits

26. Rowley v High Strength Plates & Profiles Inc
    2011 ONSC 6221 (CanLII)2011-10-20Constructive dismissal

    Constructive Dismissal: 15-Year Employee Awarded 12 Months Notice

27. Nemni v. BCE Inc.
    2011 ONSC 6196 (CanLII)2011-10-18Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: Selecting Corporate Rep for Discovery

28. Hinke v. Thermal Energy International Inc.
    2011 ONSC 5345 (CanLII)2011-10-18Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: 18 Months Notice Awarded

29. Ontario (Ministry of Labour) v. Sheehan's Truck Centre Inc.
    2011 ONCA 645 (CanLII)2011-10-17Workplace injury and workers' compensation

    OHSA Signaller Requirement: Vehicle Definition Appeal

30. Li v. Sing Tao Daily
    2011 ONSC 6197 (CanLII)2011-10-17Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: 14-Year Employee Alleges Discriminatory Discipline

31. Clout v. Government of Canada
    2011 ONSC 6082 (CanLII)2011-10-14Workplace discrimination

    Workplace Harassment: Court Jurisdiction vs PSLRA Grievance

32. McMillan v. Selectrucks of Toronto Inc.
    2011 ONSC 6128 (CanLII)2011-10-14Constructive dismissal

    Constructive Dismissal: Voluntary Resignation vs. Fundamental Breach

33. Mastronardi Produce Limited v. Butera
    2011 ONSC 5481 (CanLII)2011-10-13Employment contract

    Employment: Non-Compete Breach & Contempt Penalty

34. Qubti v. Reprodux Ltd.
    2011 ONCA 651 (CanLII)2011-10-13Constructive dismissal

    Constructive Dismissal Appeal: Mental Distress Damages

35. Rutherford v. RBC Dominion Securities Inc.
    2011 ONSC 6002 (CanLII)2011-10-12Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: Summary Judgment Dismissed

36. Thorne v. The Hudson’s Bay Company
    2011 ONSC 6010 (CanLII)2011-10-12Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: Summary Judgment Denied for 37.5-Year Employee

37. Asselin v. Gazarek et al.
    2011 ONSC 5871 (CanLII)2011-10-11Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: Common Employer Doctrine & Notice

38. Gentech Insurance Ltd. v. Martina
    2011 ONSC 5904 (CanLII)2011-10-06Termination
39. Prosia v. Vellone
    2011 ONSC 5865 (CanLII)2011-10-05Constructive dismissal
40. Shannon v. BGC Partners, L.P
    2011 ONSC 5737 (CanLII)2011-09-30Wrongful dismissal
41. Laplante v. Hennessy-Craibe
    2011 ONSC 5601 (CanLII)2011-09-28Employment contract

    Key Employee Fiduciary Duty & Injunction

42. DCR Strategies Inc. v. Vector Card Services, LLC
    2011 ONSC 5473 (CanLII)2011-09-19Employment contract

    Employment Contract: Restrictive Covenants & Injunction

43. ADS Publishing v. 1806062 Ontario Inc., o/a Hotel Key Design, Pat Fisher
    2011 ONSC 5383 (CanLII)2011-09-16Employment contract

    Restrictive Covenant Injunction: Employment Law

44. Dundee Precious Metals Inc. v. Marsland
    2011 ONCA 594 (CanLII)2011-09-15Wrongful dismissal

    Jurisdiction: Former Executive Breach of Contract

45. General Motors of Canada Limited v. Abrams
    2011 ONSC 5338 (CanLII)2011-09-13Class action - Employment

    GM v. Abrams: Class Action on Post-Retirement Benefits

46. Zelsman v. Meridian Credit Union
    2011 ONSC 1680 (CanLII)2011-09-07Employment standards

    ESA Compliance: Release of LTD Benefits in Settlement

47. Indalex Limited (Re)
    2011 ONCA 578 (CanLII)2011-09-07

    Indalex Insolvency: Costs and Pension Plan Funding

48. Glasrock Products Inc. v. United Steelworkers, Local 1005
    2011 ONSC 5021 (CanLII)2011-08-24Labour relations

    Labour Dispute: Injunction Against Union Picketing

49. Royal Bank v. Opulence Boutique
    2011 ONSC 4839 (CanLII)2011-08-17
50. Martin v. City of Windsor
    2011 ONSC 4669 (CanLII)2011-08-12Employment contract

    Breach of Employment Contract: Banked Overtime Elimination

51. Christie v. Trent University
    2011 ONSC 4823 (CanLII)2011-08-12Labour relations
52. Wright v. The Young and Rubicam Group of Companies (Wunderman)
    2011 ONSC 4720 (CanLII)2011-08-08Termination

    Termination Clause Void: 12 Months Notice Awarded

53. G.E. Canada Equipment Financing G.P. v. Northern Sawmills Inc.
    2011 ONSC 4511 (CanLII)2011-07-25

    Interpretation of Employees' Recall Rights

54. Yip-Young v. L-3 Communications Electronic Systems Inc.
    2011 ONSC 4537 (CanLII)2011-07-25Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: 24-Year Employee Awarded 20 Months Notice

55. Bowes v. Goss Power Products Ltd.
    2011 ONSC 4445 (CanLII)2011-07-25Termination

    Bowes v. Goss Power: Mitigation in Fixed Notice Contracts

56. Strizzi v. Curzons Management Associates Inc.
    2011 ONSC 4292 (CanLII)2011-07-21Constructive dismissal

    Constructive Dismissal: Fitness Club GM Awarded 7 Months Notice

57. Chandran v. National Bank
    2011 ONSC 4369 (CanLII)2011-07-21Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: Prejudgment Interest & Rule 49 Costs

58. Portable Packaging Systems Inc. v. Brackin
    2011 ONSC 4440 (CanLII)2011-07-19Employment contract

    Enforceability of Non-Compete Clauses in Employment

59. DCR v. Vector
    2011 ONSC 4241 (CanLII)2011-07-13Employment contract

    Non-Solicitation Injunction: Independent Contractor Dispute

60. Paonessa v. Lifemark Health Management Inc.
    2011 ONSC 4330 (CanLII)2011-07-12Termination

    Paonessa v. Lifemark: Jurisdiction & Collective Agreement Termination

61. Loat v. Howarth
    2011 ONCA 509 (CanLII)2011-07-12Employment contract

    Loat v. Howarth: Forum Selection in Employment Agreements

62. Poole v. Whirlpool Corporation
    2011 ONSC 4100 (CanLII)2011-06-30Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: 17-Year Employee Awarded 19 Months Notice

63. Kelly Hunt v. Buckham Transport Ltd.
    2011 ONSC 4118 (CanLII)2011-06-29Wrongful dismissal
64. Roberts v. St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton
    2011 ONSC 3885 (CanLII)2011-06-27Wrongful dismissal
65. O'Sullivan v. Cavalier Tool & Manufacturing Ltd.
    2011 ONCA 480 (CanLII)2011-06-27Constructive dismissal
66. Adi v. Datta
    2011 ONSC 4139 (CanLII)2011-06-27
67. Adi v. Datta
    2011 ONSC 4046 (CanLII)2011-06-24
68. Di Tomaso v. Crown Metal Packaging Canada LP
    2011 ONCA 469 (CanLII)2011-06-22Wrongful dismissal

    Di Tomaso v. Crown Metal: 22 Months Notice for 33-Year Employee

69. Canada Post Corporation v. Canadian Union of Postal Workers
    2011 ONSC 3804 (CanLII)2011-06-16Labour relations
70. Poole v. PTC Automotive Ltd.
    2011 ONSC 3748 (CanLII)2011-06-15Wrongful dismissal

    Poole v. PTC Automotive: Procedural Motions in Wrongful Dismissal

71. Michael Frizzell v. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police
    2011 ONSC 3472 (CanLII)2011-06-14Constructive dismissal

    Constructive Dismissal: RCMP Pension Act Stay

72. Lower Lakes Towing Ltd v. United Steelworkers Local 1005
    2011 ONSC 3668 (CanLII)2011-06-10Labour relations

    Unlawful Secondary Picketing: Interim Injunction Granted

73. Morelli v. Brearton
    2011 ONSC 3598 (CanLII)2011-06-09Employment standards
74. Ontario (Labour) v. Black & McDonald Limited
    2011 ONCA 440 (CanLII)2011-06-09Workplace injury and workers' compensation

    OHSA Prosecution: Kienapple Principle & Overlapping Charges

75. Shannon and Nicholson v. BGC Partners
    2011 ONSC 3077 (CanLII)2011-06-01Termination

    Withdrawal of Employment Admission Appeal

76. Ruggiero v. FN Corporation
    2011 ONSC 3212 (CanLII)2011-05-30Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: Restoration of Action for Delay

77. James Trout v. Northern Nishnawbe Education Council
    2011 ONSC 3184 (CanLII)2011-05-27Termination

    James Trout v. Northern Nishnawbe Education Council

78. Harvey v. Shoeless Joe’s
    2011 ONSC 3242 (CanLII)2011-05-26Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: VP Awarded 2.5 Months Notice

79. Kutsenko v. Ontario (Management Board of Cabinet)
    2011 ONSC 3239 (CanLII)2011-05-26Wrongful dismissal

    Jurisdiction: Unionized Employee Claims Dismissed

80. IAMAW v. Air Canada et al
    2011 ONSC 3190 (CanLII)2011-05-25Labour relations

    IAMAW v. Air Canada: Labour Relations & Statutory Compliance

81. AGC v. Rizzo
    2011 ONSC 1790 (CanLII)2011-05-25Employment contract
82. Community Living v. TBay Tel et al.
    2011 ONSC 2734 (CanLII)2011-05-18Labour relations
83. Bambury v. Royal Bank of Canada
    2011 ONSC 2840 (CanLII)2011-05-10Constructive dismissal

    Constructive Dismissal: Limitation Period & Resignation

84. Mason v. Chem-Trend Limited Partnership
    2011 ONCA 344 (CanLII)2011-05-03Employment contract

    Restrictive Covenant Unenforceable: 17-Year Employee

85. Revios Canada Ltd. v. Creber
    2011 ONCA 338 (CanLII)2011-05-03

    Pension Interpretation: Executive Supplementary Agreement

86. Pate v. Galway-Cavendish
    2011 ONCA 329 (CanLII)2011-04-28Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: New Trial on Malicious Prosecution & Punitive Damages

87. Chandran v. National Bank
    2011 ONSC 777 (CanLII)2011-04-26Constructive dismissal

    Constructive Dismissal: 18-Year Employee Awarded 14 Months Notice

88. Ali v. Datta
    2011 ONSC 2496 (CanLII)2011-04-21Labour relations

    Union Governance: CAWU Leadership Election Injunction

89. IAMAW v. Air Canada et al
    2011 ONSC 2368 (CanLII)2011-04-18Labour relations

    IAMAW v. Air Canada: Injunction Dismissed on ACPPA Transition

90. Reis v. CIBC Mortgages Inc.
    2011 ONSC 2309 (CanLII)2011-04-18Workplace discrimination

    Workplace Discrimination: Discovery & Privilege Dispute

91. Pouget v. Saint Elizabeth Health Care
    2011 ONSC 1013 (CanLII)2011-04-13Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: Statutory Privilege & RHPA Reporting

92. Kafka v. Allstate Insurance Company of Canada
    2011 ONSC 2305 (CanLII)2011-04-12Constructive dismissal

    Constructive Dismissal: Allstate New Model & Notice

93. Sarnelli v. Effort Trust Company
    2011 ONSC 1080 (CanLII)2011-04-11Termination

    Dependent Contractor: 6 Months Notice Awarded

94. Canwest Global Communications Corp.
    2011 ONSC 2215 (CanLII)2011-04-07Labour relations

    CCAA Stay Lifted for Collective Agreement Arbitration

95. Indalex Limited (Re)
    2011 ONCA 265 (CanLII)2011-04-07Employment contract

    Indalex: Pension Deemed Trust Priority in CCAA

96. Chartrand v. R. W. Travel Limited
    2011 ONSC 2148 (CanLII)2011-04-05Constructive dismissal

    Chartrand v. R.W. Travel: Constructive Dismissal & Vacation Pay

97. Abrahim et al v. Sliwin et al & McCalla v. Sliwin et al
    2011 ONSC 1905 (CanLII)2011-03-29Employment standards
98. Kalen v. Brantford
    2011 ONSC 1891 (CanLII)2011-03-28Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: Striking Pleadings & Privilege

99. Kim v. 2087403 Ontario Inc.
    2011 ONSC 1481 (CanLII)2011-03-24Wrongful dismissal
100. Covelli v. Sears Canada Inc.
     2011 ONSC 1850 (CanLII)2011-03-23Wrongful dismissal

     Wrongful Dismissal: Bad Faith & Punitive Damages

101. Alumicor Limited. v. United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing
     2011 ONSC 1707 (CanLII)2011-03-17Labour relations

     Labour Dispute: Injunction Against Picketing

102. Oosterbosch v. FAG Aerospace Inc.
     2011 ONSC 1538 (CanLII)2011-03-14Wrongful dismissal

     Wrongful Dismissal: Just Cause and Statutory Pay

103. Pro-Clean International Ltd. v. Patisserie Monaco Inc.
     2011 ONSC 1498 (CanLII)2011-03-11
104. Dent Wizard v. Catastrophe Solutions
     2011 ONSC 1456 (CanLII)2011-03-08Employment contract

     Employment Restrictive Covenants: Unenforceable Non-Compete

105. Altman v. Steve’s Music
     2011 ONSC 1480 (CanLII)2011-03-08Wrongful dismissal

     Wrongful Dismissal: 30-Year Employee Awarded 22 Months Notice

106. Shannon and Nicholson v. BGC Partners
     2011 ONSC 1415 (CanLII)2011-03-02Constructive dismissal
107. R. v. Sheehan's Truck Centre Inc.
     2011 ONCA 170 (CanLII)2011-03-02Workplace injury and workers' compensation

     R. v. Sheehan's Truck Centre: OHSA Jurisdiction Appeal

108. Rodrigues v. Toop
     2011 ONSC 794 (CanLII)2011-03-02Labour relations

     Union Defamation: Qualified Privilege in Flyer Distribution

109. Hemingway v. Desire2Learn et al
     2011 ONSC 1286 (CanLII)2011-03-02
110. Jensen v. Schaeffler
     2011 ONSC 1342 (CanLII)2011-03-01Wrongful dismissal

     Wrongful Dismissal: WSIB Benefits and Severance Dispute

111. Freedom International Brokerage Company v. Anastakis
     2011 ONSC 1346 (CanLII)2011-02-28
112. Ault v. Canada (Attorney General)
     2011 ONCA 147 (CanLII)2011-02-28Employment contract

     Public Servants Sue Govt Over Pension Misrepresentation

113. Brito v. Canac Kitchens
     2011 ONSC 1011 (CanLII)2011-02-18Wrongful dismissal

     Wrongful Dismissal: 24-Year Employee Awarded 22 Months Notice

114. Love v. Acuity Investment Management Inc.
     2011 ONCA 130 (CanLII)2011-02-16Wrongful dismissal

     Wrongful Dismissal: Senior Executive Awarded 9 Months Notice

115. Harrison v. Wirco Products
     2011 ONSC 1049 (CanLII)2011-02-15Wrongful dismissal

     Malicious Prosecution Claim Dismissed After Employment Termination

116. Jensen v. Schaeffler
     2011 ONSC 781 (CanLII)2011-02-10Wrongful dismissal

     Wrongful Dismissal: 28-Year Employee Awarded 18 Months Notice

117. Sayers v. Shaw CablesystemsLimited .
     2011 ONSC 962 (CanLII)2011-02-10Class action - Employment

     Class Action: Worker Misclassification Settlement Approval

118. Kiewning v. Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada
     2011 ONSC 712 (CanLII)2011-02-08Workplace discrimination

     Union Liability for Workplace Harassment and Mental Stress

119. Turner v. Inndirect Enterprises Inc.
     2011 ONCA 97 (CanLII)2011-02-04Wrongful dismissal
120. Optech Inc. v. Sharma
     2011 ONSC 680 (CanLII)2011-01-31Wrongful dismissal

     Wrongful Dismissal Counterclaim: Summary Judgment on Secret Commissions

121. K.T. v. Vranich
     2011 ONSC 683 (CanLII)2011-01-28Workplace discrimination

     Vicarious Liability for Manager's Sexual Assault

122. Canada (Attorney General) v. Yeates
     2011 ONCA 83 (CanLII)2011-01-25Labour relations

     Yeates: Statutory Bar on Workplace Tort Claims

123. Picavet v. Clute, et al.
     2011 ONSC 613 (CanLII)2011-01-25Employment contract
124. Loat v. Howarth
     2011 ONSC 460 (CanLII)2011-01-25Employment standards
125. Pede v. Plaza Pontiac Buick GMC Inc.
     2011 ONSC 698 (CanLII)2011-01-24Constructive dismissal

     Constructive Dismissal: Plaintiff Failed to Prove Claim

126. Scott v. Brant United Way
     2011 ONSC 414 (CanLII)2011-01-19Wrongful dismissal
127. Patriarcki v. Canada (A.G.)
     2011 ONSC 407 (CanLII)2011-01-18Workplace injury and workers' compensation
128. Disotell v. Kraft Canada Inc.
     2011 ONSC 55 (CanLII)2011-01-18Wrongful dismissal

     Wrongful Dismissal: 16-Year Employee Awarded 12 Months Notice

129. Ontario (Labour) v. United Independent Operators Limited
     2011 ONCA 33 (CanLII)2011-01-18Workplace injury and workers' compensation

     OHSA: Independent Contractors & JHSC Threshold

130. Patriarcki v. Canada (A.G.)
     2011 ONSC 408 (CanLII)2011-01-18Employment contract

     Employment Contract: Implied Duty of Care

131. B.L. v. Furman et al
     2011 ONSC 214 (CanLII)2011-01-11
132. Francis v. B2C Claims et al
     2011 ONSC 198 (CanLII)2011-01-10Labour relations
133. Anderson v. Tasco Distributors
     2011 ONSC 269 (CanLII)2011-01-10Human rights - Employment

     Human Rights Jurisdiction in Wrongful Dismissal

134. Ontario (Labour) v. Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc.
     2011 ONCA 13 (CanLII)2011-01-07Workplace injury and workers' compensation

     OHSA/TSSA Workplace Safety Appeal

135. Nortel Networks Corporation (Re)
     2011 ONCA 10 (CanLII)2011-01-07Class action - Employment

     Nortel CCAA: Leave to Appeal Dismissed on HWT Distribution

136. ECP, Engineered Coated Products v. United Steel et al
     2010 ONSC 7197 (CanLII)2011-01-06Labour relations
137. Thomas v EDS Canada Inc.
     2011 CanLII 101010 (ON SC)2011-01-06Termination

     Enforceability of Termination Clause & Notice Period

138. Kais v. Abu Dhabi Education Council et al
     2011 ONSC 75 (CanLII)2011-01-05Employment contract

     Employment Contract Jurisdiction: State Immunity & Forum

139. Teibas Ltd. v. Maintenance Construction and Skilled Trades Council
     2011 ONCA 19 (CanLII)2011-01-05Labour relations