The plaintiff, a Scheduling Assistant at a long-term care home, was terminated without cause and provided two weeks' pay in lieu of notice after a nine-month probationary period.
She sued for wrongful dismissal and human rights violations, claiming she was discriminated against due to her Newfoundland accent and pregnancy, and sought $750,000 in damages.
The court found the employer had sufficient grounds for termination due to ongoing performance issues but opted to terminate without cause.
The court held that the two weeks' notice was reasonable under the Bardal factors and dismissed the human rights claims due to inconsistent and insufficient evidence.
