by Adshaya Shanmugathasan | Aug 21, 2026 | Articles, Employment Standards, Workplace Investigations
In the recent decisions of Vanessa Braganza v. Randstad Canada, 2025 CanLII 112295 and 2026 CanLII 46836, the Ontario Labour Relations Board found that an employer engaged in illegal reprisal after an employee raised health and safety concerns. The decision serves as...
by | Dec 5, 2025 | Articles, Employment Standards, Workplace Investigations, Wrongful Dismissal
In a recent case from the Ontario Superior Court, McPherson v. Global Growth Assets Inc., 2025 ONSC 5226, the former CEO of Global Growth Assets (“Global”) was awarded $5.4 million in damages resulting from his termination after raising concerns about the company’s...
by Elizabeth McConkey | Dec 12, 2024 | Articles, Employment Standards, Human Rights, Workplace Investigations
In Ontario, the Occupational Health and Safety Act outlines Employers’ legal obligations to ensure the maintenance of a safe workplace. The OHSA (the “Act”) requires employers covered by the Act to prepare and regularly review policies regarding workplace harassment....
by JPAK | Sep 6, 2024 | Articles, Just Cause Dismissal, Workplace Investigations, Wrongful Dismissal
RBC’s former Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of RBC, Nadine Ahn, filed a lawsuit against the Bank after she was terminated for cause. The Bank accused her of having an undisclosed romantic relationship with a subordinate (Mr. Ken Mason) and abusing her position to...
by JPAK | Jan 30, 2023 | Articles, Just Cause Dismissal, Workplace Investigations, Wrongful Dismissal
Court Awards $50,000 in Bad Faith Damages for Employer Conduct In Rutledge v Markhaven Inc., 2022 ONSC 3183, the Ontario Superior Court reiterated the importance of employers acting in a good faith manner when conducting investigations. In this case Justice Dow...
