A job title is not always the ticket to more severance in a dismissal

Having an impressive job title might be beneficial for your ego but what’s printed on your business card may not hold much sway in a severance dispute.

In a recent decision, an Ontario Superior Court ruled that title without substance is not sufficient to attract longer notice periods normally reserved for senior managers and executives.

George v. Laurentian Bank Securities Inc. can be seen as good news for business owners since the case suggests that a worker’s advanced age combined with short tenure will not necessarily lead to an inflated common law notice entitlement. However, it is also an important reminder about the value of an employment contract that conforms with the Employment Standards Act 2000, (ESA). For more click here.

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