The plaintiff, a dental hygienist, was employed by the defendant's dental practice for 19 years.
During her employment, the employer restructured its business entities and required the plaintiff to sign three successive employment contracts, each attempting to limit her termination entitlements to the minimums under the Employment Standards Act, 2000.
Upon her termination without cause, the plaintiff sued for wrongful dismissal.
The court held that the plaintiff's employment was continuous despite the corporate restructuring and that the employment contracts were unenforceable for lack of fresh consideration.
The court awarded the plaintiff 15 months' reasonable notice at common law, less amounts mitigated.
