Tag: bad faith

The cost of not providing references

By Louise Bechamp Feb 16, 2014 Northern Exposure

Updated: Feb 16, 2014

By Louise Béchamp Many employers’ policies preclude them from providing reference letters. Other employers have no policies. And yet others have policies but do not consistently apply them. The Court of Appeal of Québec’s recent decision in Arsenault (Succession de) v. École Sacré-Cœur de Montréal (available in French only) should give Canadian employers pause for […]

New Limits Placed on ‘Bad Faith’ Damages in Terminations

By Northern Exposure May 27, 2008 Northern Exposure

Updated: May 27, 2008

by Helen Gray McCarthy Tetrault A recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal places new limits on a trial judge’s ability to award damages for conduct on the part of an employer during the termination process that is said to amount to “bad faith.” While it’s an Ontario decision, it can be expected to […]