Ontario Severance

Ontario employment decisions from 2019

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

  1. Curtis v. The Bank of Nova Scotia
    2019 ONSC 7539 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
  2. Sosnowski v. MacEwen Petroleum Inc.
    2019 ONCA 1005 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: Limitation Period Appeal

  3. De Palma v. Canadian Federation of Independent Business
    2019 ONSC 7602 (CanLII)Constructive dismissal
  4. Skof v. Bordeleau
    2019 ONSC 7418 (CanLII)Employment contract

    Police Officer's Action Dismissed for Jurisdiction

  5. Tombol v. Lawrie Insurance Group Inc.
    2019 ONSC 7416 (CanLII)Employment contract
  6. Lemyre v. Residential Energy Saving Products Inc.
    2019 ONSC 7378 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: Misnomer and Employer Identity

  7. Irwin v. Canadian Professional Sales Association
    2019 ONSC 7332 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: Settlement Privilege vs Bad Faith Pleadings

  8. McLean v Dynacast Ltd.
    2019 ONSC 7146 (CanLII)Constructive dismissal

    Constructive Dismissal: 28 Months Notice Awarded

  9. O'Reilly v. IMAX Corporation
    2019 ONCA 991 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: Damages for Stock Options and RSUs

  10. Rossman v. Canadian Solar Inc.
    2019 ONCA 992 (CanLII)Termination

    Employer Appeal Dismissed: Termination Clause Void

  11. Camino Modular Systems Inc. v. Kranidis
    2019 ONSC 7437 (CanLII)Employment contract

    Enforceability of Restrictive Covenants in Employment

  12. Hutton v. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company (Manulife Financial)
    2019 ONCA 975 (CanLII)Labour relations

    Arbitration Jurisdiction: LTD Benefits & Collective Agreement

  13. McInerney v. RJM Holdings Limited
    2019 ONSC 7179 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: Resignation vs. Constructive Dismissal

  14. Cormier v. 1772887 Ontario Limited (St. Joseph Communications)
    2019 ONCA 965 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal

    Dependent Contractor Wrongful Dismissal: 21 Months Notice

  15. Clark v. Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan
    2019 ONSC 6978 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: 15-Year Employee Awarded 15 Months Notice

  16. Morris v Solar Brokers
    2019 ONSC 6817 (CanLII)Class action - Employment

    Employee Misclassification Class Action Certified

  17. Devlin v. High Liner Foods Incorporated
    2019 ONSC 6897 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: 25.5-Year Employee Awarded 22 Months Notice

  18. Render v. ThyssenKrupp Elevator (Canada) Limited
    2019 ONSC 7460 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal

    Just Cause Dismissal After 30 Years for Harassment

  19. Fenos v. Manulife
    2019 ONSC 6861 (CanLII)Severance pay

    Fenos v. Manulife: Disability & Termination Notice

  20. Jamshidi v. Dependable Mechanical Systems Inc.
    2019 ONCA 923 (CanLII)Employment contract

    Jamshidi v. Dependable Mechanical: Commission Appeal

  21. Voysus Connection Experts Inc. v. Shaikh
    2019 ONSC 6683 (CanLII)Employment contract

    Confidentiality Injunction & Mareva Order in Employment Dispute

  22. Knowmadics v. Cinnamon
    2019 ONSC 6549 (CanLII)Employment contract

    Interlocutory Injunction: Breach of NDA & IP by Former Employee

  23. Covenoho v. First Data
    2019 ONCA 909 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal

    Appeal Jurisdiction: Labour & Employment Damages

  24. Leduc v. International Brotherhood Electrical Workers
    2019 ONSC 6507 (CanLII)Labour relations

    Union Merger: Successor Rights and Fiduciary Duties

  25. Halupa v. Sagemedica Inc.
    2019 ONSC 7411 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: Common Employer & Bad Faith Damages

  26. 1760465 Ontario Ltd. v. 5010520 Ontario Inc.
    2019 ONSC 6573 (CanLII)Employment contract

    Non-Compete Enforceability: Interlocutory Injunction Refused

  27. Nguyen v CIBC
    2019 ONSC 6433 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal

    Nguyen v CIBC: Wrongful Dismissal Point of Law

  28. Ramkey Communications Inc. v. Labourers' International Union of North America
    2019 ONCA 859 (CanLII)Labour relations
  29. Armstrong v WSIB
    2019 ONSC 6233 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: Pleadings and Striking Out

  30. Ontario (Labour) v. Sudbury (City)
    2019 ONCA 854 (CanLII)Workplace injury and workers' compensation

    OHSA Employer Liability: Municipality & Due Diligence Appeal

  31. Donovan v. Waterloo Regional Police Services Board
    2019 ONCA 845 (CanLII)Workplace injury and workers' compensation

    WSIA Release Validity & Privilege Appeal

  32. Weisleder v. OSSTF
    2019 ONSC 5830 (CanLII)Labour relations

    Union Defamation: Qualified Privilege & Summary Judgment

  33. Mah v. ARJ Investments Ltd.
    2019 ONSC 4927 (CanLII)Termination
  34. Waksdale v. Swegon North America Inc.
    2019 ONSC 5705 (CanLII)Termination

    Waksdale v. Swegon: Termination Clause Severability

  35. Groves v. UTS Consultants Inc.
    2019 ONSC 5605 (CanLII)Termination

    Termination Clause Void: 27-Year Employee Awarded 24 Months Notice

  36. Manthadi v. ASCO Manufacturing
    2019 ONSC 5572 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: 36-Year Welder Awarded 20 Months Notice

  37. Nelson et al. v. Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario et al.
    2019 ONSC 5415 (CanLII)Labour relations

    Labour Law: Injunction vs Arbitration under Collective Agreement

  38. Dawe v. The Equitable Life Insurance Company of Canada
    2019 ONCA 744 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal

    Appeal Dismissed: Bonus Damages Upheld

  39. Bozsik v. Livingston
    2019 ONSC 5340 (CanLII)Class action - Employment

    Class Action: $19M Unpaid Overtime Settlement Approved

  40. MacRae v. Maple Gold Mines Ltd.
    2019 ONSC 7598 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
  41. Davidoff v. Sobeys Ontario
    2019 ONCA 684 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: Limitation Period Appeal

  42. Andros v. Colliers Macaulay Nicolls Inc.
    2019 ONCA 679 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal

    Employer's Appeal Dismissed; 8 Months' Notice Upheld

  43. Headley v. City of Toronto
    2019 ONSC 4496 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: 18 Months Notice Awarded

  44. Zhang v. Sheglin
    2019 ONSC 4998 (CanLII)Employment contract

    Contractual Interpretation: Service Commissions & Performance Standards

  45. Badreddine v. Shapovalov
    2019 ONSC 4914 (CanLII)Workplace discrimination

    Workplace Harassment Damages: Emotional Distress & PTSD

  46. Kearns v. Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited
    2019 ONSC 4946 (CanLII)Termination

    Enforcement of Wrongful Dismissal Settlement

  47. K. Lee & Associates Ltd. v. Lee
    2019 ONSC 10 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal

    Security for Costs in Wrongful Dismissal Case

  48. Carthy v. Her Majesty in Right of Canada
    2019 ONSC 4851 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
  49. Churchill v. Aero Auction Sales Inc.
    2019 ONSC 4766 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: Senior Executive Awarded 12 Months Notice

  50. Legate v. Cube Packaging Solutions Inc. et al
    2019 ONSC 4594 (CanLII)Employment contract
  51. Austin v Bell Canada.
    2019 ONSC 4757 (CanLII)Employment contract

    Pension Plan Dispute: Summary Judgment for Employer

  52. Marschall v. Marel Contractors
    2019 ONSC 4692 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: 66-Year-Old Foreman Awarded 6 Months Notice

  53. Thurston v. Ontario (Children’s Lawyer)
    2019 ONCA 640 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal

    Appeal Allowed: Lawyer Not a Dependent Contractor

  54. Nagpal v. IBM Canada Ltd.
    2019 ONSC 4547 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
  55. Alarashi v. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Toronto
    2019 ONSC 4510 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: Invalid Termination Clause Awarded 4-6 Months Notice

  56. Lemonius v. Audmet Canada
    2019 ONSC 4485 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
  57. Joshi v. Allstate Insurance Company of Canada
    2019 ONSC 4382 (CanLII)Workplace discrimination

    Anti-SLAPP Dismissal in Wrongful Dismissal & Discrimination Case

  58. English v. Manulife Financial Corporation
    2019 ONCA 612 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: 12 Months Notice for Equivocal Resignation

  59. Manastersky v. Royal Bank of Canada
    2019 ONCA 609 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal

    Appeal Dismissed: Lost Incentive Pay Upheld

  60. McGuinty v. 1845035 Ontario Inc. (McGuinty Funeral Home)
    2019 ONSC 4108 (CanLII)Constructive dismissal

    Constructive Dismissal: TCSA Breach & Human Rights

  61. Dare Human Resources Corporation v. Ontario (Revenue)
    2019 ONCA 549 (CanLII)Employment standards

    Employer Health Tax: Placement Agency Employer Status

  62. Welton v. United Lands Corporation Limited
    2019 ONSC 3623 (CanLII)Employment contract

    Unpaid Commissions: Verbal Agreement & Quantum Meruit

  63. Ottawa Carleton Standard v. Friend
    2019 ONSC 3899 (CanLII)Workplace discrimination

    Workplace Harassment: OHSA Duty in Condominium

  64. Amma v. Singh
    2019 ONSC 3989 (CanLII)Employment contract

    Midwife Contract: Expiration vs Termination & Restraint of Trade

  65. Omarali v. Just Energy
    2019 ONSC 3734 (CanLII)Class action - Employment

    Class Action: Sales Agent Employee Classification

  66. Aviva Canada Inc. v. 1843538 Ontario Inc. et al
    2019 ONSC 3874 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: Summary Judgment Dismissed in Fraud Case

  67. Mikelsteins v. Morrison Hershfield Limited
    2019 ONCA 515 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal

    Appeal allowed in part: share rights fixed at termination

  68. The Brockville Mental Health Centre v. The Ontario Ministry of Labour
    2019 ONSC 3805 (CanLII)Workplace injury and workers' compensation
  69. Dawe v. The Equitable Life Insurance Company of Canada
    2019 ONCA 512 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal

    Dawe v. Equitable Life: 37-Year Employee Awarded 24 Months Notice

  70. Mineault v. E.S. Fox Limited
    2019 ONSC 3747 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
  71. Wilkinson-Moore v. United Floors
    2019 ONSC 3711 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal Costs: $21,244 Awarded

  72. Hookimawillile v. Payukotayno James and Hudson Bay Family Services
    2019 ONSC 3514 (CanLII)Constructive dismissal
  73. Canada Post Corporation v. Canadian Union of Postal Workers
    2019 ONCA 476 (CanLII)Labour relations

    Canada Post v CUPW: Arbitrator Upheld on Termination

  74. Craig v. CEO Global Network Inc.
    2019 ONSC 3589 (CanLII)Employment contract

    Consulting Agreement: Non-Compete Void, Damages Awarded

  75. Fresco v. CIBC
    2019 ONSC 3309 (CanLII)Class action - Employment

    Fresco v. CIBC: Priv Motion in Unpaid Overtime Class Action

  76. Theberge-Lindsay v. 3395022 Canada Inc. (Kutcher Dentistry Professional Corporation)
    2019 ONCA 469 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal

    Rescinded Resignation & Notice Periods

  77. R. v. Greater Sudbury (City)
    2019 ONSC 3285 (CanLII)Workplace injury and workers' compensation

    OHSA Constructor Liability: City of Greater Sudbury

  78. Ostainvil c. Conseil des écoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario
    2019 ONCA 460 (CanLII)Labour relations
  79. Ariss v. NORR Limited Architects & Engineers
    2019 ONCA 449 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal

    Appeal Dismissed: Waiver of Notice Upheld

  80. Dussault v. Imperial Oil Limited
    2019 ONCA 448 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal

    Employer's appeal dismissed; 26 months' notice stands

  81. Rhinehart v. Legend 3D Canada Inc.
    2019 ONSC 3296 (CanLII)Employment contract

    Arbitration Agreement Invalidity in Employment

  82. Pioneering Technology Corp. v. Comber et al.
    2019 ONSC 3278 (CanLII)Employment contract

    Fiduciary Duties & Injunctions: Former Employees

  83. Talbot v. Nourse
    2019 ONCA 436 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal

    Talbot v. Nourse: Common Employer & Authority

  84. Evans v. Paradigm Capital Inc.
    2019 ONSC 3046 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
  85. DeBon v. Hillfield Strathallan College
    2019 ONCA 409 (CanLII)Constructive dismissal

    Constructive Dismissal Appeal Dismissed: Grading Practices

  86. 2298679 Ontario Inc. et al. v. Northern Homecare Solutions Inc. et al.
    2019 ONSC 3055 (CanLII)Employment contract

    Interim Injunction: Former Employees & Confidential Info

  87. Brown v. Hanley
    2019 ONCA 395 (CanLII)Labour relations

    Union Constitution Jurisdiction: Brown v. Hanley

  88. Willsey v. Casino Rama Services Inc.
    2019 ONSC 4660 (CanLII)Workplace discrimination

    Employment Discrimination: Discovery of Indigenous Employment Docs

  89. The Select Group of Canada Inc. v. Healy
    2019 ONSC 2860 (CanLII)Employment contract

    Enforceability of Employment Restrictive Covenants

  90. Stress-Crete Limited v. Harriman
    2019 ONSC 2773 (CanLII)Employment contract

    Enforcement of Employment Restrictive Covenants

  91. Product Pro Industrial Supplies Inc. v. Wang
    2019 ONSC 2701 (CanLII)Employment contract

    Employment Fiduciary Duties & Good Faith Injunction

  92. D'Souza v. Brunel International Inc. (ITECC Consulting)
    2019 ONCA 339 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: Restoration of Action for Delay

  93. General Motors of Canada Company v. Unifor Canada
    2019 ONSC 2627 (CanLII)Labour relations
  94. Abbasbayli v. Fiera Foods Company
    2019 ONSC 948 (CanLII)Employment standards

    Director Liability for Unpaid Wages & ESA Claims

  95. Drepaul v Mikla Foods Canada
    2019 ONSC 2387 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
  96. Covenoho v. First Data
    2019 ONSC 2346 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: 6-Month Employee Awarded 5 Weeks Notice

  97. Sosnowski v. MacEwen Petroleum Inc.
    2019 ONSC 1860 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: Limitation Periods and Criminal Proceedings

  98. Rivers v. Waterloo Regional Police Services Board
    2019 ONCA 267 (CanLII)Labour relations
  99. Steven v. DDR Americas Inc.
    2019 ONCA 271 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
  100. Schultz v. Canada Lands Company CLC Limited
    2019 ONSC 2124 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: Senior Manager Awarded 12 Months Notice

  101. 2252230 Ontario v. Argeris
    2019 ONSC 1927 (CanLII)Constructive dismissal

    Constructive Dismissal Counterclaim: Independent Status & Consolidation

  102. Lippa v. Advanced Software Concepts Inc.
    2019 ONSC 1873 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal Dismissed for Delay

  103. Gaska v. G.R.T. Genesis Inc.
    2019 ONSC 1491 (CanLII)Constructive dismissal

    Constructive Dismissal: Motion to Strike Pleadings

  104. Imola v. Dundee Securities Ltd.
    2019 ONSC 1715 (CanLII)Employment contract
  105. Swampillai v. Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Company of Canada
    2019 ONCA 201 (CanLII)Severance pay

    Severance Release Unconscionability: 14-Year Employee Appeal

  106. Plate v. Atlas Copco Canada Inc.
    2019 ONCA 196 (CanLII)Employment contract

    Breach of Fiduciary Duty: Senior Employee Appeal

  107. Colistro v. Tbaytel
    2019 ONCA 197 (CanLII)Constructive dismissal

    Colistro v. Tbaytel: Constructive Dismissal & Honda Damages

  108. Fraser v. United Steel Workers Union Local 2004
    2019 ONCA 200 (CanLII)Labour relations
  109. Klimczewski v. Nytric Ltd.
    2019 ONSC 1322 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: 10-Year Software Engineer Awarded 12 Months Notice

  110. Bassanese v. German Canadian News Company Limited et al.
    2019 ONSC 1343 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: 19-Year Employee Seeks 19 Months Notice

  111. Hutton v. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company
    2019 ONSC 1194 (CanLII)

    Jurisdiction: Long-Term Disability Benefits Dispute

  112. Donovan v. Waterloo Regional Police Services Board
    2019 ONSC 1212 (CanLII)Employment contract

    Breach of Resignation Agreement: Absolute Privilege

  113. O’Reilly v. Imax Corporation
    2019 ONSC 1239 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: 24 Months Notice & RSU Damages

  114. Johnston v. The Corporation of the Municipality of Arran-Elderslie
    2019 ONSC 1210 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: Municipality of Arran-Elderslie

  115. Ruston v. Keddco MFG. (2011) Ltd.
    2019 ONCA 125 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: 19 Months Notice & Punitive Damages

  116. Peterko v. Centric Health Corporation
    2019 ONSC 1068 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: 16-Year Employee Awarded 18 Months Notice

  117. Mohammed v. Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario
    2019 ONSC 532 (CanLII)Workplace discrimination

    Workplace Discrimination: Rule 21 Motion to Strike

  118. Menard v. The Centre for International Governance Innovation
    2019 ONSC 858 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: 12 Months Notice Awarded After Cause Claim Failed

  119. Amphenol Canada Corp. v. Sundaram
    2019 ONSC 849 (CanLII)Employment contract

    Mareva Injunction: Fraud by Former Employees

  120. Donovan v. (Waterloo) Police Services Board
    2019 ONSC 818 (CanLII)Human rights - Employment

    Jurisdiction: Resignation Agreement & HRT Ontario

  121. Saikaly v. Akman Construction Ltd.
    2019 ONSC 799 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: 12-Year Office Manager Awarded 24 Months Notice

  122. Cantol v. State Chemical
    2019 ONSC 531 (CanLII)Employment contract

    Fiduciary Duties & Confidentiality: Salesperson Case

  123. O’Reilly v. Imax Corporation
    2019 ONSC 342 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: 22-Year Executive Awarded 24 Months Notice

  124. Etedali v. Disi-Peri Mgt. Inc.
    2019 ONSC 618 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal

    Discovery in Wrongful Dismissal & Share Valuation

  125. Cormier v. 1772887 Ontario Limited c.o.b. as St. Joseph Communications
    2019 ONSC 587 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal

    21 Months' Notice for 23-Year Fashion Studio Manager

  126. Hoekstra v Rehability Occupational Therapy Inc.
    2019 ONSC 562 (CanLII)Termination

    Frustration of Contract: Medical Leave Termination

  127. Hutton v. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company
    2019 ONSC 279 (CanLII)Employment contract

    Arbitrability of LTD Benefits under Collective Agreement

  128. Pagliuso v. Primerica Financial Services Ltd.
    2019 ONSC 460 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: Extension of Time Motion Dismissed

  129. Cherrier v. Canada (Attorney General)
    2019 ONCA 20 (CanLII)Labour relations

    Cherrier v Canada: Seniority Integration & Charter Rights

  130. VandePol v. Cowan Buick GMC Limited
    2019 ONSC 295 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal
  131. DiGirolamo v. Compucom Canada Co.
    2019 ONSC 385 (CanLII)
  132. Gent v. Strone Inc.
    2019 ONSC 155 (CanLII)Constructive dismissal

    Constructive Dismissal: Layoff & Mitigation Limits Damages

  133. John Tuer v. The Bank of Nova Scotia
    2019 ONSC 184 (CanLII)Constructive dismissal

    Constructive Dismissal: Document Production Motion

  134. Lee v. Magna International Inc.
    2019 ONSC 102 (CanLII)Employment contract

    Lee v. Magna: Employment Contract & Access to Info

  135. 2018218 Ontario Limited v. Realty Specialists Inc.
    2019 ONSC 150 (CanLII)Employment contract

    Security for Costs in Employment Covenant Dispute

  136. Pohl v. Palisca
    2019 ONSC 16 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: Claim Dismissed Due to Defendant Bankruptcy

  137. 2189880 Ontario Inc. (Burlington Studio Dance) v.
    2019 ONSC 23 (CanLII)Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: Fixed-Term Dance Instructor Awarded Lost Income

  138. Heller v. Uber Technologies Inc.
    2019 ONCA 1 (CanLII)Employment standards

    Heller v. Uber: Arbitration Clause Invalidated