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Two Terminations, One Employment Relationship: When A Working Notice Period Leads To An Allegation Of Constructive Dismissal
The Administrative Labour Tribunal examined whether an employee's resignation during a nine-month working notice period constituted constructive dismissal or a voluntary departure. The case explores the legal distinction between an initial termination announced by the employer and a subsequent resignation, and whether management actions during the notice period can transform a resignation into a dismissal without cause.
Canada Employment
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Langlois Lawyers, LLP
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Wigdor V. Facebook Canada Ltd. And The Problem With “Explicitly” Contracting Out Of Notice Periods
The Ontario Court of Appeal's decision in Wigdor v. Facebook Canada Ltd. awarded a former employee over US$4.7 million in Restricted Share Units, establishing that such benefits must continue vesting during statutory notice periods. This landmark ruling emphasizes the critical importance of statutory compliance in employment agreements, particularly following business acquisitions, and clarifies that forfeiture provisions cannot override employees' rights to contractual benefits during notice periods.
Canada Employment
CC
CLC (Canadian Litigation Counsel)
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Unfair/ Wrongful Dismissal

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Two Terminations, One Employment Relationship: When A Working Notice Period Leads To An Allegation Of Constructive Dismissal
The Administrative Labour Tribunal examined whether an employee's resignation during a nine-month working notice period constituted constructive dismissal or a voluntary departure. The case explores the legal distinction between an initial termination announced by the employer and a subsequent resignation, and whether management actions during the notice period can transform a resignation into a dismissal without cause.
Canada Employment
L,
Langlois Lawyers, LLP
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Whistleblowing

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From Case To Practice: Do Respondents Have A Right To Know The Identity Of A Whistleblower/Witness?
An Alberta court case examines whether whistleblower investigations can maintain witness anonymity while still providing respondents a fair opportunity to defend themselves. The decision establishes a framework for balancing confidentiality protections with procedural fairness requirements, analyzing five key factors that determine when identifying information must be disclosed to those facing allegations.
Canada Employment
RT
RT Workplace Training & Consulting Inc.
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Court Of Appeal Summaries (June 1 – 5, 2026)
The Ontario Court of Appeal overturned a lower court ruling that found provincial agricultural legislation unconstitutionally restricted freedom of expression. The decision examines whether regulations preventing animal rights activists from using false pretenses to access farms violate Charter rights, analyzing the balance between protecting agricultural operations and preserving investigative journalism about animal welfare.
Canada Commercial
BM
Blaney McMurtry LLP
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