Legal Question in Employment Law in Canada
Being sued for quitting?
My old employer is sueing me and another kitchen supervisor for quitting. We didnt give notice, but he is trying to recover 6 weeks of his payroll to pay for our replacements. Is there any law about having to give notice. We had no contract or agreement.
When it goes to court, what is our best angle of defence? Should I prove to the court my reasons for quitting or is that irrelevant?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Being sued for quitting?
Depending on your province of residence, this type of suit is possible. They are rarely carried all the way to trial. For example, there is nothing in the Ontario Employment Standards Act that requires an employee to provide notice to an employer. However, a civil remedy, if damages can be shown, is available to the employer, although rarely pursued.
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