Waksdale v. Swegon North America Inc.: Ontario Court of Appeal Strikes Down Another Termination Clause

Doug MacLeod — Fri, 19 Jun 2020 13:55:01 +0000

In this case, Mr. Waksdale was terminated without cause after about eight (8) months of employment. Both parties agreed that the “without cause” termination clause in his employment contract was enforceable. Both parties also agreed the “with cause” termination clause was not enforceable. By way of a summary judgement motion, the employer asked the court to enforce the without cause…

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ONCA: Summary Judgment Not So Simplified

Nicole Simes — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 15:33:19 +0000

Since the Supreme Court decision in Hryniak v Mauldin, terminated employees are increasingly seeking summary judgment. This method of resolution offers wrongfully dismissed employees a fast and cost-effective method of obtaining judgment. The courts have specifically recognized that straightforward wrongful dismissal cases are particularly well-suited for summary judgment.

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Waksdale v. Swegon North America Inc.: Ontario Court of Appeal Strikes Down Another Termination Clause

ONCA: Summary Judgment Not So Simplified