Two organizations, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and the Canadian Association of Counsel to Employers (CACE), brought motions for leave to intervene in an appeal concerning the enforceability of 'without cause' and 'with cause' termination provisions in an employment contract.
The respondent employee opposed the motions, arguing the appeal was a private dispute and intervention would cause duplication and imbalance.
The motion judge found the appeal raised broader public policy issues regarding employment standards legislation.
To avoid the appearance of unfairness and duplication, the court granted leave to intervene to the OCC but dismissed CACE's motion.
