The plaintiff, a foreign-trained lawyer, was hired as a law clerk subject to a three-month probationary period.
He was dismissed without cause or notice after only 10 days of employment.
The plaintiff brought an action for wrongful dismissal.
The court found that the employer failed to provide the plaintiff with a fair and reasonable opportunity to demonstrate his suitability for the position, as required by common law for probationary employees.
The court awarded the plaintiff three months' pay in lieu of notice, noting his short service, age, and the time it took to find alternative employment.
Claims for mental distress and punitive damages were dismissed.
