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

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.

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Jamieson v. Finning International Inc.

On June 12, 2009, the BC Supreme Court awarded a 53 year old “Millyard Systems Manager” with slightly more than 20 years’ service, damages based on a 19 month notice period, with a one month deduction for the possibility of mitigation earnings, as the decision was handed down well in advance of the expiry of the notice period.

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