Ontario employment decisions from 2012

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

1. Ouellette v. Attorney-General of Canada
   2012 ONSC 7375 (CanLII)2012-12-31Labour relations

   Ouellette v. AG Canada: Armed Forces Grievance Exhaustion

2. Straus Estate v. Decaire
   2012 ONCA 918 (CanLII)2012-12-24Employment contract

   Vicarious Liability: Employee Status Appeal

3. Desjardins v. The Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada
   2012 ONSC 7294 (CanLII)2012-12-20Workplace discrimination

   Striking Sexual Harassment Claims: Desjardins v. SOGC

4. Scime v. Sara Lee of Canada NS ULC
   2012 ONSC 7305 (CanLII)2012-12-20Class action - Employment

   Pension Surplus Class Action Certification

5. Dimmer v. MMV Financial Inc.
   2012 ONSC 7257 (CanLII)2012-12-19Wrongful dismissal

   Wrongful Dismissal: 12 Months Notice for Senior Executive

6. Ottawa (City) v. Girard
   2012 ONSC 7256 (CanLII)2012-12-19Labour relations

   Jurisdiction: Court vs Arbitration for Former Employee Overpayment

7. Morgan v. Sara Lee of Canada NS ULC
   2012 ONSC 7203 (CanLII)2012-12-18Class action - Employment

   Pension Surplus Class Action Certification

8. U v. Watters Environmental Group Inc.
   2012 ONSC 7019 (CanLII)2012-12-11Wrongful dismissal

   Wrongful Dismissal: Arbitration Stay in Shareholder Dispute

9. Workplace Safety and Insurance Board v. Daykin
   2012 ONSC 7020 (CanLII)2012-12-10Workplace injury and workers' compensation
10. Drash v. Micom Technologies Ltd.
    2012 ONSC 6897 (CanLII)2012-12-07Termination

    Termination Clause: Waiver of Privilege via Pleadings

11. Robert v. Markandu
    2012 ONSC 6891 (CanLII)2012-12-04Employment contract

    Arbitration Clause in Employment Contract Stay

12. McCracken v. Canadian National Railway Company
    2012 ONSC 6838 (CanLII)2012-12-03Class action - Employment

    Class Action Costs: Employee Misclassification Case

13. McSheffrey v. Ontario
    2012 ONSC 6803 (CanLII)2012-12-03Class action - Employment

    Class Action Settlement: Pension Deficiencies & Employee Transfer

14. Phillips v. Ontario Racquet Club
    2012 ONSC 6679 (CanLII)2012-11-29Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: Striking Out Pleadings for Defamation

15. Ghany v. Federal Express et al.
    2012 ONSC 7258 (CanLII)2012-11-29Constructive dismissal

    Constructive Dismissal: Motion to Amend Pleadings Dismissed

16. Musoni v. Logitek Technology Ltd.
    2012 ONSC 6782 (CanLII)2012-11-28Wrongful dismissal
17. Keparutis v. Canamould Extrusions Inc.
    2012 ONCA 844 (CanLII)2012-11-28Employment contract

    Appeal: Refusal to Amend Pleadings for Employee Status

18. Perrenoud v. eHealth Ontario
    2012 ONSC 6704 (CanLII)2012-11-26Class action - Employment

    Class Action: eHealth Ontario Performance Plan Breach

19. Dimson v. KTI Kanatek Technologies Inc.
    2012 ONSC 6556 (CanLII)2012-11-23Termination

    Dimson v. KTI: Enforceability of Termination Clause

20. Brigaitis v. IQT, Ltd.
    2012 ONSC 6584 (CanLII)2012-11-21Class action - Employment

    Class Action Wrongful Dismissal: Particulars Motion

21. Greater Essex County District School Board v. International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 773
    2012 ONCA 791 (CanLII)2012-11-20Labour relations

    OLRB Judicial Review: School Board Construction Status

22. Jubb v. Bullion Management Group
    2012 ONSC 6547 (CanLII)2012-11-20Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: Striking Out Pleadings Motion

23. McCracken v. Canadian National Railway Company
    2012 ONCA 797 (CanLII)2012-11-20Class action - Employment

    Class Action Costs: Employee Misclassification Appeal

24. Al-Dandachi v. SNC-Lavalin Inc.
    2012 ONSC 6534 (CanLII)2012-11-19Human rights - Employment

    Human Rights Claim Not Struck in Wrongful Dismissal

25. Evans v. Complex
    2012 ONSC 6508 (CanLII)2012-11-16Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: 8.5-Year Employee Awarded 9 Months Notice

26. Richards v. Media Experts M.H.S. Inc.
    2012 ONCA 769 (CanLII)2012-11-13Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: Limitation Clause Extends to Officer

27. Abrahim et al v. Sliwin et al
    2012 ONSC 6295 (CanLII)2012-11-05Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: Common Employer Liability & Damages

28. 698871 Ontario Inc v Menard & Associates Inc
    2012 ONSC 6166 (CanLII)2012-11-01Employment contract

    Non-Competition Agreement & Trade Secrets Dispute

29. Re Amcor Packaging Canada, Inc.
    2012 ONSC 6168 (CanLII)2012-10-31

    Pension Plan Rectification: Mistaken Amendment

30. Degregorio v. Brick and Allied Craft Union of Canada, Local 29
    2012 ONCA 724 (CanLII)2012-10-26Labour relations

    Union Duty of Fair Representation Appeal

31. Farwell v. Citair, Inc.
    2012 ONSC 6013 (CanLII)2012-10-23Constructive dismissal

    Constructive Dismissal: 38-Year Employee Awarded 24 Months Notice

32. Canaccord Capital Corporation v. Roscoe
    2012 ONSC 5714 (CanLII)2012-10-19Employment contract

    Employment Contract Indemnity & Limitation Periods

33. Romani & Associates v. SurNet
    2012 ONSC 5968 (CanLII)2012-10-19
34. Olivares v. Canac Kitchens Ltd.
    2012 ONSC 5946 (CanLII)2012-10-19Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: Lump Sum Pre-Judgment Interest

35. Daniel John Burgener v. Corporation of Haldimand County
    2012 ONSC 5230 (CanLII)2012-10-19Severance pay

    Retiree Sick Leave Credits & Severance Agreement Dispute

36. Freudenberg Household Products Inc. v. DiGiammarino
    2012 ONSC 5725 (CanLII)2012-10-12Termination

    Termination: 21 Months Notice & Mitigation

37. Frigault v. Forensic Investigations Canada Inc.
    2012 ONSC 5820 (CanLII)2012-10-12
38. Mounted Police Association of Ontario v. Canada (Attorney General)
    2012 ONCA 688 (CanLII)2012-10-12Labour relations

    MPAO v Canada: Costs in RCMP Charter Appeal

39. Chevalier v. Active Tire & Auto Centre Inc.
    2012 ONSC 5682 (CanLII)2012-10-10Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: Costs Awarded After Dismissal

40. Stevens v. Sifton Properties Ltd.
    2012 ONSC 5508 (CanLII)2012-10-09Termination

    Stevens v. Sifton: Enforceability of Termination Clauses

41. Levinsky v. TD Bank
    2012 ONSC 5110 (CanLII)2012-10-02Employment contract
42. Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. v. Marinaccio
    2012 ONCA 650 (CanLII)2012-10-01Employment contract

    Employee Fiduciary Duty & Knowing Assistance Appeal

43. Ekpenyong v. Versacold Logistics
    2012 ONSC 5530 (CanLII)2012-10-01Employment standards

    Striking Pleadings: Employment Statutory Breaches

44. Mykki Cavic v. Costco wholesale Canada Limited
    2012 ONSC 5307 (CanLII)2012-10-01Termination

    Termination for Cause: Falsification of Benefits Claims

45. Somerville v. Bank of Montreal
    2012 ONSC 5437 (CanLII)2012-09-26Constructive dismissal

    Constructive Dismissal: Bonus Dispute & Costs

46. Hinke v. Thermal Energy International Inc.
    2012 ONCA 635 (CanLII)2012-09-25Wrongful dismissal

    Appeal Dismissed: 18 Months' Notice Upheld

47. Acostandei v. SNC-Lavalin Profac Inc.
    2012 ONCA 633 (CanLII)2012-09-24Wrongful dismissal

    Acostandei v. SNC-Lavalin: Wrongful Dismissal Appeal

48. Fajardo v Super Ceramic Tile Importing Ltd
    2012 CanLII 97089 (ON SC)2012-09-18Wrongful dismissal
49. Gord v. Nirvana
    2012 ONSC 5105 (CanLII)2012-09-11Wrongful dismissal
50. Fitzgerald v. Southmedic Incorporated
    2012 ONSC 4472 (CanLII)2012-09-11Employment contract

    Fitzgerald v. Southmedic: Commission Agreement Enforceability

51. Jackson v. White Radio LP
    2012 ONSC 5042 (CanLII)2012-09-06Wrongful dismissal
52. Kingston et al v. GMA Cover Corp. et al
    2012 ONSC 5019 (CanLII)2012-09-05Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: Common Employer & Mareva Injunction

53. Bennett v. Cunningham
    2012 ONCA 540 (CanLII)2012-08-17Termination

    Bennett v. Cunningham: Just Cause and Contextual Analysis

54. Satkunan v Gnanatheepam
    2012 CanLII 44948 (ON SC)2012-08-13Employment standards

    ESA Bar on Civil Claims & Absolute Privilege

55. Measuremax v. Nelsons
    2012 ONSC 4619 (CanLII)2012-08-10Employment contract

    Former Employee Injunction Denied: No Fiduciary Duty

56. Association of Justice Counsel v. Canada (Attorney General)
    2012 ONCA 530 (CanLII)2012-08-07Labour relations

    Federal Collective Bargaining: ERA and Charter Rights

57. Timminco Limited (Re)
    2012 ONSC 4471 (CanLII)2012-08-03

    CCAA: Former CEO Consulting Fees & Disclaimer

58. Barton v. Rona Ontario Inc.
    2012 ONSC 3809 (CanLII)2012-08-03Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: Managerial Employee Awarded 10 Months Notice

59. GDL Solutions Inc. v. Walker et al.
    2012 ONSC 4378 (CanLII)2012-08-02Employment contract

    Restrictive Covenants & Fiduciary Duties: Interlocutory Injunction

60. Hudson v. Youth Continuum Inc.
    2012 ONSC 4421 (CanLII)2012-07-27Workplace discrimination

    Employer Vicarious Liability for Workplace Assault

61. Altus Group Limited v. Yeoman
    2012 ONSC 4406 (CanLII)2012-07-27Employment contract

    Enforceability of Employment Non-Compete Clauses

62. Berry v. Pulley
    2012 ONSC 1790 (CanLII)2012-07-25Employment contract
63. Chevalier v. Active Tire & Auto Centre Inc.
    2012 ONSC 4309 (CanLII)2012-07-24Constructive dismissal

    Constructive Dismissal: 33-Year Employee Awarded 24 Months Notice

64. Greater Essex County District School Board v. United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada, Local 552
    2012 ONCA 482 (CanLII)2012-07-10Labour relations

    OLRB Jurisdiction: Grievance Timelines & Collective Agreements

65. Downey v. Ecore International Inc.
    2012 ONCA 480 (CanLII)2012-07-06Employment contract

    Appeal Allowed: Forum Selection Clause Enforced

66. Buttar v. Hamilton Health Sciences Corp.
    2012 ONSC 3844 (CanLII)2012-07-06Constructive dismissal

    Constructive Dismissal: Physician vs Hospital

67. Kumar v. Unilever
    2012 ONSC 3941 (CanLII)2012-07-05Labour relations
68. Ontario (Provincial Police) v. Rutigliano
    2012 ONCA 484 (CanLII)2012-07-04Labour relations

    Police Discipline Appeal Dismissed as Moot

69. Shaw v. Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan
    2012 ONSC 3499 (CanLII)2012-07-02
70. Pouget v. Saint Elizabeth Health Care
    2012 ONCA 461 (CanLII)2012-06-29Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: Statutory Immunity & Admissibility

71. Marsh Canada Limited, David J. Mew and Tom R. Parsons
    2012 ONSC 3852 (CanLII)2012-06-28Employment contract

    Former Employees: Discovery on Non-Compete & Confidentiality

72. Fulawka v. Bank of Nova Scotia
    2012 ONCA 443 (CanLII)2012-06-26Class action - Employment

    Class Action Certification: Unpaid Overtime Claims

73. Fresco v. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
    2012 ONCA 444 (CanLII)2012-06-26Class action - Employment

    Fresco v CIBC: Class Certification for Unpaid Overtime

74. McCracken v. Canadian National Railway Company
    2012 ONCA 445 (CanLII)2012-06-26Class action - Employment

    Class Action Certification Overturned on Appeal

75. Canadian Office and Professional Employees Union v. Yellow Pages Group Company
    2012 ONCA 448 (CanLII)2012-06-26Labour relations

    Appeal Allowed: Matter Remitted to Arbitrator

76. Bowes v. Goss Power Products Ltd.
    2012 ONCA 425 (CanLII)2012-06-21Wrongful dismissal

    Bowes v. Goss Power: Mitigation and Fixed Notice

77. Bland v. Canadian Farm Insurance
    2012 ONSC 3021 (CanLII)2012-06-18Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: Settlement Agreement & Notice Dispute

78. Richards v. Media Experts M.H.S. Inc.
    2012 ONSC 3518 (CanLII)2012-06-15Employment contract

    Exclusion Clauses & Individual Liability in Employment

79. Ghanny v 498326 Ontario Limited
    2012 ONSC 3276 (CanLII)2012-06-15Wrongful dismissal
80. Corporate Investigative Services v. Steele
    2012 ONSC 3286 (CanLII)2012-06-05

    Non-Competition Clause: Summary Judgment

81. Mounted Police Association of Ontario v. Canada
    2012 ONCA 363 (CanLII)2012-06-01Labour relations

    RCMP Labour Relations: Freedom of Association Appeal

82. Raghavan v. Bell Canada
    2012 ONCA 370 (CanLII)2012-05-31

    Pension Benefits: Bell Canada Appeal Dismissed

83. Zelsman v. Meridian Credit Union Limited
    2012 ONCA 358 (CanLII)2012-05-30Termination

    Settlement Release Bars Disability Benefits Claim

84. Bomhof v. Eunoia Inc. et al
    2012 ONSC 3191 (CanLII)2012-05-30Wrongful dismissal
85. McGregor v. Atlantic Packaging Products Ltd.
    2012 ONSC 2127 (CanLII)2012-05-25Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: 6 Months Notice Awarded

86. Rubin v. Home Depot Canada Inc.
    2012 ONSC 3053 (CanLII)2012-05-25Wrongful dismissal

    Rubin v. Home Depot: 12 Months Notice & Unconscionable Release

87. Bennett v. Sears Canada Inc.
    2012 ONCA 344 (CanLII)2012-05-18
88. Sklar v. PCL Constructors Canada Inc.
    2012 ONSC 2923 (CanLII)2012-05-18Wrongful dismissal
89. Fasullo v. Investments Hardware Ltd.
    2012 ONSC 2809 (CanLII)2012-05-10Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: 3.9 Months Notice Awarded

90. Independent Electricity System Operator v. Canadian Union of Skilled Workers
    2012 ONCA 293 (CanLII)2012-05-08Labour relations

    Union Rights: Termination of Collective Agreements

91. Connerty v. Coles
    2012 ONSC 2322 (CanLII)2012-05-08Labour relations

    Union Jurisdiction: Weber Test & Duty of Fair Representation

92. Corona Packaging Inc. v. Singh
    2012 ONSC 2746 (CanLII)2012-05-07Employment contract

    Anton Piller Order in Employment Dispute

93. Loyst v. Chatten’s Better Hearing Service
    2012 ONSC 1653 (CanLII)2012-05-07Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: Damages for Salary and Ownership Interest

94. Taylor v. Research in Motion Limited
    2012 ONSC 2683 (CanLII)2012-05-03
95. Ekpenyong v. Staff Plus Temporary & Permanent Personnel Service
    2012 ONSC 2663 (CanLII)2012-05-02Employment standards

    Employment Standards: Wage Statement Claim Struck

96. Brown v. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
    2012 ONSC 2377 (CanLII)2012-04-27Class action - Employment

    Overtime Class Action Certification Dismissed

97. Pegus v. Ecorite
    2012 ONSC 2487 (CanLII)2012-04-25Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: 2-Month Employee Awarded 3 Months Notice

98. Richards v. Rainy River Cattlemen’s Association
    2012 ONCA 260 (CanLII)2012-04-24
99. King v. The Regional Municipality of Peel
    2012 ONSC 1730 (CanLII)2012-04-24Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: 2 Weeks Notice Awarded

100. Lawrie v. OM Financial et al
     2012 ONSC 2426 (CanLII)2012-04-20Employment contract

     Stockbroker Fiduciary Duty Breach Case

101. Lacroix v. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
     2012 ONCA 243 (CanLII)2012-04-18Class action - Employment

     Class Action: Pension Plan Termination Jurisdiction

102. Somerville v. Bank of Montreal
     2012 ONSC 2334 (CanLII)2012-04-16

     Employment Contract: Bonus Interpretation

103. Jiwan v. Money Express
     2012 ONSC 909 (CanLII)2012-04-13Wrongful dismissal
104. Blight v. Nokia
     2012 ONSC 2093 (CanLII)2012-04-02Constructive dismissal
105. Sandhu v. Solutions 2 go Inc.
     2012 ONSC 2073 (CanLII)2012-04-02Termination

     Termination: Bonus Entitlement During Statutory Notice

106. MacGregor v. National Home Services
     2012 ONSC 2042 (CanLII)2012-03-30Wrongful dismissal

     Wrongful Dismissal: Changed Substratum Doctrine

107. Jadubir v. Martinrea
     2012 ONSC 1367 (CanLII)2012-03-29Wrongful dismissal

     Wrongful Dismissal: 15-Year Employee Awarded 12 Months Notice

108. Chandran v. National Bank of Canada
     2012 ONCA 205 (CanLII)2012-03-23Constructive dismissal

     Constructive Dismissal: Mitigation and Reassignment Appeal

109. Dziecielski v. Lighting Dimensions Inc.
     2012 ONSC 1877 (CanLII)2012-03-22Termination

     Dismissal for Cause: Drunk Driving in Company Vehicle

110. Martin v. ConCreate USL Limited Partnership
     2012 ONSC 1840 (CanLII)2012-03-21Employment contract

     Enforceability of Non-Compete Clauses in Employment

111. Drake v. Blach
     2012 ONSC 1855 (CanLII)2012-03-21Wrongful dismissal

     Wrongful Dismissal: Medical Secretary Awarded 9 Months Notice

112. Veolia ES Industrial Services Inc. v. Brulé
     2012 ONCA 173 (CanLII)2012-03-20Employment contract

     Non-Competition Covenant & Blue-Pencil Severance Appeal

113. Seitz v. BMO Nesbitt Burns
     2012 ONSC 1825 (CanLII)2012-03-18Wrongful dismissal

     Wrongful Dismissal: Book of Business Damages & Double Recovery

114. Emes v. Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada
     2012 ONSC 1772 (CanLII)2012-03-16
115. Shaw v. Phipps
     2012 ONCA 155 (CanLII)2012-03-13Workplace discrimination

     Judicial Review: Racial Discrimination in Employment

116. Green v. Green
     2012 ONSC 1099 (CanLII)2012-03-12
117. Paradigm Shift Technologies Inc. v. Alexander Oudovikine, et al.
     2012 ONSC 1406 (CanLII)2012-03-01
118. GasTOPS Ltd. v. Forsyth
     2012 ONCA 134 (CanLII)2012-03-01Employment contract

     Fiduciary Duties: Damages & Disgorgement for Former Employees

119. Bolohan v. Hull
     2012 ONCA 121 (CanLII)2012-02-22Wrongful dismissal

     Wrongful Dismissal: Delay Dismissal Reversed on Appeal

120. Shakur v. Mitchell Plastics
     2012 ONSC 1008 (CanLII)2012-02-13Wrongful dismissal

     Wrongful Dismissal: 4.5 Months Notice Awarded

121. R. v. Minister
     2012 ONSC 1004 (CanLII)2012-02-13Severance pay

     Severance Pay Dispute: Claim Denied

122. Prosser v. PlanIT Search
     2012 ONSC 935 (CanLII)2012-02-10Employment contract

     Consulting Agreement: Entire Agreement Clause & Modification

123. Morgan v. John Bear Pontiac Buick Cadillac Ltd.
     2012 ONCA 88 (CanLII)2012-02-08Employment standards

     Morgan v. John Bear Pontiac Buick Cadillac Ltd.

124. Kidd v Canada Life
     2012 ONSC 740 (CanLII)2012-02-06Class action - Employment

     Pension Surplus Class Action Settlement Approval

125. Jogendra v. Ontario (Human Rights Tribunal)
     2012 ONCA 71 (CanLII)2012-02-02Human rights - Employment

     Human Rights Tribunal Bias Appeal Dismissed

126. Timminco Limited (Re)
     2012 ONSC 506 (CanLII)2012-02-02Employment contract

     CCAA: Pension Obligations & KERP Approval

127. Brito v. Canac Kitchens
     2012 ONCA 61 (CanLII)2012-01-31Wrongful dismissal

     Brito v. Canac: 24-Year Employee Awarded 22 Months Notice

128. DelBianco v. Vrancor Hospitality Corp.
     2012 ONCA 62 (CanLII)2012-01-30Wrongful dismissal

     Wrongful Dismissal: 22 Months Notice Upheld on Appeal

129. Canwest Global Publishing Inc
     2012 ONSC 633 (CanLII)2012-01-25Labour relations

     CCAA Claims & Arbitrator Mandate: Union Review

130. Mehedi v. 2052761 Ontario Inc.
     2012 ONCA 46 (CanLII)2012-01-25Employment contract

     Mehedi v. 2052761 Ontario Inc. - Employment Promise Appeal

131. Paradigm Shift Technologies Inc. v. Alexander Oudovikine, et al.
     2012 ONSC 148 (CanLII)2012-01-18Employment contract

     Employment: Injunction & Restrictive Covenants

132. Olivares v. Canac Kitchens
     2012 ONSC 284 (CanLII)2012-01-18Wrongful dismissal

     Wrongful Dismissal: 24-Year Employee Awarded 20 Months Notice

133. Mady Development Corp. v. Rossetto
     2012 ONCA 31 (CanLII)2012-01-17Employment contract

     Appeal Allowed: Arbitrator's Bonus Award Restored