Facts: Aidan Mittra was employed by RBC in various roles, culminating in a temporary expatriate assignment to Toronto from London. His employment was terminated following an investigation into financial dealings with another employee.
Issues/Main Discussion: The case debated whether Mittra's employment contract could only be terminated with reasonable notice under Ontario common law, the validity of termination, and entitlement to damages, including unpaid compensation.
Ruling: The court concluded that UK law governed Mittra's employment contract, not Ontario common law. RBC had just cause for termination. Mittra's claim was dismissed except for payment of unpaid deferred compensation that vested in December 2018 in the amount of $244,431.64. RBC's counterclaim was allowed, Mr. Mittra is ordered to pay to RBC the amounts of £98,363.98 (in respect of the 2017-18 U.K. tax year) and $52,028.08 (in respect of the 2019 Canadian tax year).
