Ambiguous termination clause doesn’t exclude common law notice

Clause stated notice would be ‘in accordance’ with legislation but didn’t limit it to only the minimum

A termination provision in an employment contract can allow for a notice entitlement in line with employment standards minimums, but the language must be clear in order to circumvent common law reasonable notice entitlements, the Nova Scotia Supreme Court has ruled.

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