Tag: notice period

Termination Pay Considerations for Commissioned Employees in Canada

By Northern Exposure Feb 17, 2009 Northern Exposure

Updated: Feb 17, 2009

by Katie Clayton and Jennifer Shepherd Figuring out an employee’s entitlements upon termination can be tricky in Canada. It can be an even trickier exercise for commissioned employees. For example, are employers required to pay employees commissions for deals that close after they are terminated? Unless the employment contract explicitly states otherwise, the answer is […]

Supreme Court Reverses Largest Wrongful Dismissal Punitive Damages Award in Canadian History

By Northern Exposure Jul 8, 2008 Northern Exposure

Updated: Jul 8, 2008

By Kate McNeill, Kelly McDermott, and Donovan Plomp McCarthy Tetrault On Friday, June 27, 2008, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) released its decision in Honda Canada Inc. v. Keays, reversing the largest award of punitive damages in a wrongful dismissal action in Canadian history. The decision is very favorable for employers. Background Kevin Keays […]

Don’t Let ‘Enhanced’ Severance Be a Surprise During Terminations

By Northern Exposure Nov 8, 2007 Northern Exposure

Updated: Nov 8, 2007

McCarthy Tetrault Since the concept of at-will employment isn’t recognized in Canada, U.S. employers need to understand how terminations are handled in their operations north of the border. Are you confident that your termination decisions are in line with Canadian law? And what about the “enhanced” severance known as “Wallace damages”? Are you clear on […]