The plaintiff employee sued for wrongful dismissal, seeking common law notice and punitive damages.
The employer relied on a termination clause in the employment contract that limited the employee's entitlement to the minimum statutory notice and benefits under the Employment Standards Act.
The court found the termination clause was unambiguous and enforceable, and that the employee had received his full entitlement.
The court also dismissed the claim for punitive damages, finding the employer's conduct did not meet the high threshold of being harsh, vindictive, reprehensible, and malicious.
The action was dismissed.
