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Systad v. Ray-Mont Logistics (18 month award for 65 year old Container Lift Operator)

September 12, 2011 | Tevlin Gleadle Curtis | character of employment, deductibility of collateral benefits; mitigation of damages, disability during notice period, Employment Law, notice period, Wrongful Dismissal

A 65 year old Container Lift Operator, with no supervisory duties was awarded 18 months notice after 18 years service, in spite of the employer’s argument that 8 weeks’ notice was enough given his (allegedly) non-responsible job duties.