Employment Contract Termination Clauses Gone Wrong
A recent ruling from the Ontario Court ruling should prompt a review of the language used in every employment contract termination clause. Background The plaintiff was initially hired by the Township of Ignace (the “Township”) in late 2021 before transitioning to a new position with the Township as a Youth Engagement Coordinator in 2022. In November she signed a fixed-term agreement specifying that her employment in that role would continue through December 31, 2024. On January 26, 2023, the plaintiff’s employment with the Township was terminated on a “without cause” basis. At the time of the termination of her employment,… Read More »Employment Contract Termination Clauses Gone Wrong