Constructive Dismissal

In Zajicek v Intrapac (ABKB, 2024 Unreported), an Alberta Court found that summary trial was appropriate in a constructive dismissal case

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Tolentino v HMK Alberta, 2023 AHRC 112 is a case where an employer took steps to avoid a discrimination award after racist comments by one person

Van Hee v Glenmore Inn, 2023 ABCJ 244 is an Alberta Court of Justice case where a constructive dismissal based on unpaid vaccination leave failed.

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In Calgary Climbing Centre v Jones, 2023 CanLII 76366 (AB ESA), an employee put on COVID leave was found to be dismissed when not later recalled

In Elmsdale Landscaping v Hiltz, 2003 NSCA 56, a sod worker was constructively dismissed and got 12 months severance despite refusing to return to work

In Northern Air Charter v Dunbar, 2023 ABKB 171, the Alberta Court of King’s Bench dealt with many employment law issues and dismissed a PC appeal

In G Force Oilfield v Winter, 2022 (AB ESA), constructive dismissal was found despite evidence the employee resigned amidst a spat with his boss

In Osmani v Universal Structural Restorations, 2022 ONSC 6979, an employee was punched in the testicles and awarded damages against manager and employer

In Rooney v GSL Chevrolet, 2022 ABKB 813, an employee secretly recorded a meeting. The Court ruled it was admissible evidence.

In Eyford v Precision Forensics, 2022 ABPC 242, the Alberta Provincial Court found the employee was wrongfully dismissed and didn’t breach his non-solicit