Bad contract wording gives long-time employee big notice award

Termination clause limited notice, but didn’t guarantee benefits during notice period; 21 months common law notice instead

An Ontario company must pay a dismissed employee damages equal to 21 months’ pay because the termination clause in its employment contract potentially deprived the employee of benefits during the reasonable notice period, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice has ruled.

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