Wrongful Dismissal & Employment Law - David Harris, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Lawyer

David's Practice l Recent Cases

Cases from the recent past, most of which have been completed fully. Galbraith v Acres was heard by the Court of Appeal on September 17, 2002. The company's appeal was dismissed.

	Nihal Mathur vs. Bank of Nova Scotia Nihal Mathur was fired twice by the Bank of Nova Scotia and was successful in both actions brought under the unjust dismissal sections of the Canada Labour Code. In the second action, although not resulting in reinstatement, he did succeed in proving that the Bank's actions were taken in bad faith, which resulted in an award which could exceed 4 years compensation.

	Galbraith vs Acres David Galbraith was employed by Acres International Limited and Acres Incorporated from 1988 to December 15, 1997. Mr. Galbraith was employed in the position of Chief Financial Officer, although this title was not the official title given to him. The company made a decision to reduce Mr. Galbraith’s responsibilities....



	McNamara vs ACIL Ken McNamara worked for a company in Sudbury, known as Alexander Center Industries Limited. He was the president....He delivered a letter to the company in mid July of 1998 asking for a medical leave due to excessive stress....

	Marshall vs Watson Wyatt Shirley Marshall worked for Watson Wyatt, a management consulting company. She was terminated after roughly 12 months of employment...

	Mahavir Mathur ( no relationship to Nihal ) vs Bank of Nova Scotia Mahavir Mathur worked for the Bank of Nova Scotia as a project manager. The Bank advised Mr. Mathur that his position was to be replaced by a more senior position...

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