Canada :: Employers need to draw their employees’ attention to any conditions applicable to bonus plans

CANADA Case: Dawe v Equitable Life Insurance ‎Company Court: Ontario Court of Appeal Date issued: 19th June 2019 Subject: Employers need to draw their employees’ attention to any conditions applicable to bonus plans Substance: The Ontario Court of Appeal has held that employers may stipulate “active employment” as a condition for bonus payments, provided that such a condition is drafted in a clear, unambiguous way and that employees are made aware of any conditions that may restrict their bonus entitlements after termination …

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