'There was nothing in that termination provision that met the willful conduct threshold – being bad on purpose'
Ontario Court of Appeal finds break in service, but employer benefited from worker's experience
'We're inching closer towards that duty of good faith and bargaining that we see in labour relations'
Worker 'failed to take any responsibility for his actions or acknowledge what he had done wrong'
'It was a total failure to demonstrate the wrongdoing that was alleged'
Some employees may have to provide reasonable notice beyond the traditional two weeks
'It's really important… to show awareness of mistakes and a willingness to reform'
'They had a very even-handed approach when he relapsed – the response was always 'Let's get you some help''
'I don't think the courts view an employee's wish to change career direction as a reasonable basis not to mitigate'
Employer distinguished between absences supported by medical documentation and those with none
