Facts: Gazier, employed for 22 years and aged 58 at termination, sought damages for wrongful dismissal, including claims for notice, bonus, benefits, pension contributions, and vacation pay.
Issues: Reasonable notice period, entitlement to bonus during notice period, value of benefits, pension contributions, vacation entitlement, and mitigation of losses.
Ruling:
Notice period set at 24 months.
Gazier entitled to bonus payments based on past performance, calculated for two fiscal years post-termination.
Benefits valued at $25,000 per year.
Gazier did not fail to mitigate losses, demonstrating diligent job search efforts.
Vacation pay based on six weeks, calculated on base salary.
Amount Awarded: Specifics on the calculation of damages to be discussed by counsel based on the ruling, with a focus on notice period, bonus, benefits, and vacation pay entitlements.
