The Supreme Court of Canada Clarifies the Law of Damages in Wrongful Dismissal Actions
by Thora Sigurdson and Derek Knoechel
June 2008
The Supreme Court of Canada Clarifies the Law of Damages in Wrongful Dismissal Actions
The Supreme Court of Canada released its long-awaited decision in Honda Canada Inc. v. Keays, substantially allowing Honda's appeal and setting aside a landmark punitive damage and costs award. The Court also clarified the nature of Wallace damages for undue insensitivity in the manner of termination, and discussed when punitive damages may be awarded in employment cases.
Click here to view the Supreme Court of Canada Decision.
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