Ontario employment decisions from 2023

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

1. Curtis v. Medcan Health Management Inc.
   2023 ONSC 7296 (CanLII)2023-12-29Class action - Employment

   Employment Class Action: Discovery Proportionality

2. Webb v. SDT North America
   2023 ONSC 7170 (CanLII)2023-12-19Constructive dismissal

   Constructive Dismissal: IDEL vs Common Law Rights

3. Ras v. Corporation of the City of Mississauga and Ron Starr
   2023 ONSC 7102 (CanLII)2023-12-15Wrongful dismissal

   City Councillor Employment Status: Constructive Dismissal Claim Struck

4. Koshman v. Controlex Corporation
   2023 ONSC 7045 (CanLII)2023-12-13Wrongful dismissal

   Wrongful Dismissal: 18.5-Year Executive Awarded 24 Months Notice

5. Ontario (Labour) v. Bondfield Construction Company Limited
   2023 ONCA 813 (CanLII)2023-12-05Workplace injury and workers' compensation

   OHS Appeal: Bondfield Construction Due Diligence

6. Home Coffee Solutions Ltd. v. Amarshi
   2023 ONSC 6772 (CanLII)2023-12-01Employment contract

   Non-Competition Injunction: Balance of Convenience

7. Grimaldi v. CF+D Custom Fireplace Design Inc.
   2023 ONSC 6708 (CanLII)2023-12-01Employment contract
8. Singh v. RBC Insurance Agency Ltd.
   2023 ONSC 6721 (CanLII)2023-11-29Class action - Employment

   Class Action: ESA Variable Compensation Certification

9. Mitchell v. Enertech Sheet Metal Inc. v. Sun Life Financial
   2023 ONSC 6447 (CanLII)2023-11-17Wrongful dismissal
10. Jimmy How Tein Fat v. PRGX Canada Corp.
    2023 ONSC 6374 (CanLII)2023-11-10Wrongful dismissal
11. Leon v. Dealnet Capital Corp.
    2023 ONCA 744 (CanLII)2023-11-07

    Intervention Refused in Employment Appeal

12. Pirani v. CIBC
    2023 ONSC 5991 (CanLII)2023-11-06Wrongful dismissal
13. Laud v. Southwestern Legislative Safety Consulting
    2023 ONSC 5510 (CanLII)2023-10-29Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: Settlement Agreement Enforceability

14. Marwan Dalle v. Cisco Systems Canada Inc.
    2023 ONSC 6097 (CanLII)2023-10-27Constructive dismissal
15. Milwid v. IBM Canada Ltd.
    2023 ONCA 702 (CanLII)2023-10-23Wrongful dismissal

    IBM Wrongful Dismissal: 27 Months Notice Awarded

16. Rae v. Ecolab Co.
    2023 ONSC 5995 (CanLII)2023-10-23Employment contract

    Former Employee Breach of Confidence & Fiduciary Duty

17. Lynch v. Avaya Canada Corporation
    2023 ONCA 696 (CanLII)2023-10-23Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: 38.5-Year Employee Awarded 30 Months Notice

18. Soave v. Stahle Construction Inc.
    2023 ONSC 5916 (CanLII)2023-10-23Employment contract

    Plaintiff Found Eligible for Long-Term Disability Benefits

19. OZ Optics Ltd. v. Evans
    2023 ONCA 677 (CanLII)2023-10-16Wrongful dismissal

    Oz Optics v. Evans: Breach of Employment Agreement Appeal

20. In the Matter of the Proposal of Metroland Media Group Ltd.
    2023 ONSC 5805 (CanLII)2023-10-13Severance pay

    Employee Rep in Insolvency: Metroland Media

21. Chalmers v. Airways Transit Service Ltd. and Badder Capital Group Ltd.
    2023 ONSC 5725 (CanLII)2023-10-11Constructive dismissal

    Constructive Dismissal: 28-Year Employee Awarded 25 Months Notice

22. Giacomodonato v. PearTree Securities Inc.
    2023 ONSC 5628 (CanLII)2023-10-05Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal Costs: $830k Award for Employer Conduct

23. Steele Industrial Supplies Inc. v. Elliott
    2023 ONSC 5527 (CanLII)2023-10-03

    Employer Sues Former Employee for Theft: Damages Assessment

24. Davis v. Amazon Canada Fulfillment Services, ULC
    2023 ONCA 634 (CanLII)2023-09-25Class action - Employment

    Class Action Appeal: Amazon Arbitration & Certification

25. Williams v. Vac Developments Limited
    2023 ONSC 4679 (CanLII)2023-09-21Workplace discrimination

    Anti-SLAPP Dismissal: Workplace Racism & Defamation Counterclaim

26. Reed v. Cooper-Gordon Ltd. et al
    2023 ONSC 5261 (CanLII)2023-09-19Wrongful dismissal
27. Morgan Canada Corporation v. MacDonald
    2023 ONSC 5217 (CanLII)2023-09-15Employment contract

    Former Employees: Injunction for Breach of Confidence Dismissed

28. Stomp v. 3M Canada
    2023 ONSC 5180 (CanLII)2023-09-13Constructive dismissal

    Constructive Dismissal: Stomp v. 3M Canada

29. Carcillo v. Canadian Hockey League
    2023 ONSC 4983 (CanLII)2023-09-01Class action - Employment

    CHL Class Action: Section 7 Transition to Joinder

30. EF Institute for Cultural Exchange Limited v. WorldStrides Canada, Inc.
    2023 ONCA 566 (CanLII)2023-08-29Employment contract

    Employment Contract: Restrictive Covenants Appeal

31. Ramcharan v. Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd.
    2023 ONSC 4643 (CanLII)2023-08-28Wrongful dismissal
32. Maalouf v. Bayer Inc.
    2023 ONSC 4875 (CanLII)2023-08-25Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: Discovery Relevance on Vaccination Status

33. Toombs v. WorkSafe BC
    2023 ONSC 4874 (CanLII)2023-08-25Workplace injury and workers' compensation
34. 2110120 Ontario Inc. v. Buttar
    2023 ONCA 539 (CanLII)2023-08-16Employment standards

    Anti-SLAPP: Truck Drivers Wage Dispute

35. Nohdomi v. Callidus Capital Corporation
    2023 ONSC 4469 (CanLII)2023-08-11Employment contract
36. Kuttschrutter v. Corporation of the Town of St Marys et al.
    2023 ONSC 4543 (CanLII)2023-08-04

    Municipal Officer Immunity: Scope of Employment

37. Howlett v. Northern Trust Company
    2023 ONSC 4531 (CanLII)2023-08-04Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: Consolidation & Abuse of Process

38. Oliveira v. Oliveira
    2023 ONCA 520 (CanLII)2023-08-02Wrongful dismissal

    Oliveira v. Oliveira: Contempt and Striking Pleadings

39. Hooshangi v. Ruffolo
    2023 ONSC 4396 (CanLII)2023-07-28Employment contract

    Hooshangi v. Ruffolo: Motion to Strike Employment & Tort Claims

40. Cunningham v. RBC Dominion Securities Limited
    2023 ONSC 4316 (CanLII)2023-07-24Class action - Employment

    Class Action: Unpaid Vacation Pay for Investment Advisors

41. Arvan Rehab Group Inc. v. Millea et al.
    2023 ONSC 4213 (CanLII)2023-07-20Employment contract
42. Seepersaud-Singh v. Pet Social
    2023 ONSC 4174 (CanLII)2023-07-18Employment standards

    Unpaid Wages & Overtime: Employment Standards Award

43. 542491 Ontario Limited v 8240631 Canada Inc.
    2023 ONSC 4095 (CanLII)2023-07-10Constructive dismissal

    Constructive Dismissal: Default Judgment Motion

44. Giduturi v LG Electronics Canada Inc.
    2023 ONSC 5476 (CanLII)2023-06-21Wrongful dismissal
45. Toronto Transit Commission v Spaeth et al.
    2023 ONSC 3694 (CanLII)2023-06-19Labour relations
46. Davis v. Amazon Canada Fulfillment Services, ULC
    2023 ONSC 3665 (CanLII)2023-06-19Class action - Employment

    Class Certification Denied for Delivery Partners

47. Wasylyk v Lyft Inc.
    2023 ONSC 3597 (CanLII)2023-06-15Class action - Employment

    Class Action: Rideshare Driver Misclassification Funding

48. Monterosso v. Metro Freightliner Hamilton Inc.
    2023 ONCA 413 (CanLII)2023-06-14Employment contract
49. Kahu v First General Service Solution Inc.
    2023 ONSC 3556 (CanLII)2023-06-14Wrongful dismissal
50. Morey v. C.A.T. Inc.
    2023 ONCA 422 (CanLII)2023-06-13Constructive dismissal

    Constructive Dismissal: Compensation Plan Appeal Dismissed

51. McAnsh v Ontario
    2023 ONSC 3537 (CanLII)2023-06-12Employment contract

    Tribunal Members: No Employment Contract on Non-Renewal

52. Crosslinx Transit Solutions v Ontario Infrastructure
    2023 ONSC 3500 (CanLII)2023-06-12Labour relations
53. Manthadi v ASCO Manufacturing
    2023 ONSC 3499 (CanLII)2023-06-09Wrongful dismissal

    Successor Employer: 12 Months Notice Awarded

54. Fresco v Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
    2023 ONSC 3335 (CanLII)2023-06-02Class action - Employment

    Class Action: Unpaid Overtime Fees Approved

55. Maynard v. Johnson Controls Canada LP
    2023 ONCA 392 (CanLII)2023-05-31Severance pay

    Maynard v. Johnson Controls: Severance Pay Appeal

56. Rakhit v Echelon Wealth Partners Inc.
    2023 ONSC 3265 (CanLII)2023-05-30Wrongful dismissal
57. Giacomodonato v PearTree Securities Inc.
    2023 ONSC 3197 (CanLII)2023-05-29Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: Contract Enforceability & Punitive Damages

58. Salina Chagpar Professional Corporation v Jin
    2023 ONSC 3153 (CanLII)2023-05-26Employment contract

    Enforceability of Non-Solicitation Clauses in Employment

59. Sauve v His Majesty the King in Right of Canada et al.
    2023 ONSC 3140 (CanLII)2023-05-26Wrongful dismissal

    Vexatious Litigation: RCMP Officer Dismissal Claims Dismissed

60. Interhealth Canada Limited v. O’Keefe
    2023 ONCA 368 (CanLII)2023-05-24Employment contract

    Former CEO Fiduciary Duties: Corporate Opportunities Appeal

61. Imperial Oil Limited v. Haseeb
    2023 ONCA 364 (CanLII)2023-05-23Human rights - Employment

    Human Rights: Discrimination in Hiring Based on Citizenship

62. ATU Local 113 v HMQRO
    2023 ONSC 3618 (CanLII)2023-05-08Labour relations

    ATU Local 113 v HMQRO: Strike Ban Unconstitutional

63. DCL Corporation
    2023 ONSC 4475 (CanLII)2023-05-08Employment standards
64. Goberdhan v. Knights of Columbus
    2023 ONCA 327 (CanLII)2023-05-05Wrongful dismissal

    Goberdhan v. Knights Columbus: Arbitration & Employment Status

65. Soave v. Stahle Construction Inc.
    2023 ONCA 265 (CanLII)2023-04-18

    Soave v. Stahle: LTD Eligibility & Evidence

66. Lindsay v. Verge Insurance Brokers Ltd.
    2023 ONCA 263 (CanLII)2023-04-17Wrongful dismissal

    Insurance Producer Agreement Dispute: Appeal Dismissed

67. Griffon Integrated Security Technologies et al. v. Valley Associates Inc. et al.
    2023 ONSC 2200 (CanLII)2023-04-14Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: 20 Months Notice Awarded

68. Goberdhan v. Knights of Columbus
    2023 ONCA 269 (CanLII)2023-04-14Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: Reply Factum in Civil Appeal

69. Pham v. Qualified Metal Fabricators Ltd.
    2023 ONCA 255 (CanLII)2023-04-13Constructive dismissal

    Constructive Dismissal: Layoffs and Implied Terms Appeal

70. Canadian Urethane v. Demilec Inc.
    2023 ONSC 2234 (CanLII)2023-04-13
71. Boyer v. Callidus Capital Corporation
    2023 ONCA 233 (CanLII)2023-04-06Wrongful dismissal

    Boyer v. Callidus: Anti-SLAPP & Wrongful Dismissal Procedure

72. Tan v Stostac Inc.
    2023 ONSC 2121 (CanLII)2023-04-04Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: 5-Year Manager Awarded 7 Months Notice

73. Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 79 v. City of Toronto
    2023 ONSC 2031 (CanLII)2023-03-30Labour relations
74. Heller v. Uber Technologies Inc.
    2023 ONSC 1942 (CanLII)2023-03-27Class action - Employment

    Heller v. Uber: Class Action Employment Status

75. General Motors of Canada Company v. Osita-Adubasim
    2023 ONSC 1723 (CanLII)2023-03-14Workplace discrimination

    Workplace Harassment: Interlocutory Injunction Granted

76. Windsor Salt Ltd./Sel Windsor Ltée.
    2023 ONSC 1431 (CanLII)2023-03-06Labour relations

    Labour Dispute: Injunction Against Unlawful Picketing

77. Nordstrom Canada Retail, Inc.
    2023 ONSC 1422 (CanLII)2023-03-03Severance pay

    CCAA: Employee Trust for Severance Pay

78. Singh v. RBC Insurance Agency Ltd.
    2023 ONSC 1439 (CanLII)2023-03-02Employment standards

    Class Action: Employment Standards & Variable Compensation

79. Adejuyigbe v. Boynton
    2023 ONCA 141 (CanLII)2023-03-02Workplace discrimination

    Adejuyigbe v. Boynton: Appeal on Striking Employment Pleadings

80. Celestini v. Shoplogix Inc.
    2023 ONCA 131 (CanLII)2023-02-28Wrongful dismissal

    Appeal Dismissed: Changed Substratum Doctrine Applies

81. Teljeur v. Aurora Hotel Group
    2023 ONSC 1324 (CanLII)2023-02-23Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: GM Awarded 7 Months Notice

82. Asa v. University Health Network
    2023 ONSC 1756 (CanLII)2023-02-22Wrongful dismissal

    Workplace Discrimination and Wrongful Dismissal Damages

83. Croke v. VuPoint Systems Ltd.
    2023 ONSC 1234 (CanLII)2023-02-21Termination

    Frustration of Contract: Vaccination Policy Termination

84. Osmani v. Universal Structural Restorations Ltd. et al.
    2023 ONSC 1041 (CanLII)2023-02-14Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal Costs: $80k Awarded

85. Rooke v. Deloitte
    2023 ONSC 1046 (CanLII)2023-02-13Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: Discovery Plan and Costs Motion

86. Park v. Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd.
    2023 ONSC 1013 (CanLII)2023-02-10Wrongful dismissal
87. YG Limited Partnership (Re)
    2023 ONSC 4638 (CanLII)2023-02-10Wrongful dismissal

    Bankruptcy: Wrongful Dismissal & Profit Share Claims

88. Dorion v. 7853742 Canada Inc.et al
    2023 ONSC 929 (CanLII)2023-01-31Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: Procedural Rulings on Joinder and Adjournment

89. Scull v. Ensemble Travel Ltd.
    2023 ONSC 590 (CanLII)2023-01-26Wrongful dismissal
90. Mastroianni v. Pusateri’s Ltd
    2023 CanLII 149934 (ON SC)2023-01-26Wrongful dismissal
91. Milwid v. IBM Canada Ltd.
    2023 ONSC 490 (CanLII)2023-01-26Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: 38-Year Employee Awarded 27 Months Notice

92. Taylor v. Chair Source
    2023 ONSC 211 (CanLII)2023-01-19Wrongful dismissal

    Wrongful Dismissal: Individual Liability & Privity

93. Lee v. Allstate Insurance
    2023 ONSC 8 (CanLII)2023-01-13Class action - Employment

    Class Action: ESA Certification for BDA Bonuses

94. Napora v Demilec
    2023 ONSC 98 (CanLII)2023-01-04Constructive dismissal

    Constructive Dismissal: Sales Territory Reassignment

95. Will v. Geo. A. Kelson Company Limited
    2023 ONSC 29 (CanLII)2023-01-03Employment contract

    Employer Duty of Good Faith: Share Purchase Plan Dispute