RBC CFO Sues for $50 Million: Allegations of Wrongful Dismissal
Why is Nadine Ahn suing RBC for wrongful dismissal? Nadine Ahn, formerly the Chief Financial Officer at the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), has launched a lawsuit against the bank, …
Wrongful Dismissal Action: Graham Borden v. Ontario Inc. (Tax Mechanic)
Daniel Chodos, a Sr. Partner at Whitten & Lublin, secures 8 months of salary and $20,000 in punitive damages in a wrongful dismissal case for his client, Graham Borden. Mr. …
Can A Wrongful Dismissal Claim Be Dismissed For Delay?
As an employee, starting a lawsuit is usually the last resort to claim damages for wrongful dismissal. As the party beginning the lawsuit, it is usually the employee’s responsibility to …
Can I Sue For Being Wrongfully Fired?
An employee will often ask “can I sue for being wrongfully fired”? The answer is yes if your rights have been violated. Employees in Ontario have legal protections against various …
The Hidden Bias in Performance Reviews
What are performance reviews? Performance reviews are formal assessments conducted by employers to evaluate an employee’s job performance in the workplace and to provide feedback on areas of strength and …
Is This a Resignation Or a Wrongful Dismissal?
The court was recently tasked with determining if an employer wrongfully dismissed an employee who obtained another full-time job while she was laid off. Generally, unless it is explicitly stated …
Courtroom Victory: Secured Performance-Based Bonus
Overview Bonus entitlement of 25% of the 12-month salary awarded for wrongful dismissal case. David Whitten, founding partner of Whitten & Lublin and Jason Jagpal, Sr Associate of Whitten & …
The Costly Risks of Termination Clauses
One of the most critical yet often misunderstood aspects of employment law in Ontario is the enforceability of termination clauses in employment contracts. Both employers and employees frequently underestimate the …
Workers should second guess new contracts as courts crack down on severance-limiting clauses
Published By: THE GLOBE AND MAIL Ask any business owner who has been sued for wrongful dismissal, what is the one thing they would do differently the next time around? Aside …
Duty to Inquire in Ontario: What Should Employers Do?
What is the Duty to Inquire and Why is it Important for Ontario Employers? Employers in Ontario must be aware of a lesser-known yet significant accommodation obligation – the duty …