The appellant sued for wrongful dismissal and payment of a bonus after being terminated for significantly misrepresenting his credentials to obtain his consulting position.
The trial judge dismissed the action and allowed the respondent's counterclaim for damages.
The appellant appealed only with respect to his bonus, arguing he had earned it through successful performance.
The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal, holding that an employee dismissed for cause due to fraudulent misrepresentation of qualifications is not entitled to bonus remuneration, as the court will not assist a party to benefit from their own wrongdoing.
