Ontario worker's wrongful dismissal, harassment action derailed by release

Worker asked for extensions and changes, but didn't object to release; he was knowledgeable and received consideration for signing

Ontario worker's wrongful dismissal, harassment action derailed by release

An Ontario worker cannot sue his former employer for wrongful dismissal and harassment damages because he signed an enforceable and binding release in exchange for a lump-sum retirement payment, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice has ruled.

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