Liggett v. Veeva Software Systems, Inc. and Veeva Systems Inc.
Employment Contract Dispute: Termination Clause and Reasonable Notice
Summary
A case involving the enforceability of a termination clause under the Employment Standards Act, 2000, and the determination of reasonable notice for a senior product manager. The court also addressed the award of benefits and incentive compensation during the notice period.
Outcome
Termination clause unenforceable, notice period fixed at six months, and compensation for benefits and incentive compensation awarded.
Award
Notice period fixed at six months, 10 percent of base salary for benefits, and compensation for RSUs and options awarded.
Key Factors
- termination clauses
- reasonable notice
- benefits during notice period
- incentive compensation
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