Facts: Gerard Michael Egan was terminated from Harbour Air Seaplanes LLP due to a business downturn caused by the pandemic. His employment contract allowed termination with notice or pay in lieu as per the Canada Labour Code.
Issue: The enforceability of the termination clause in Egan's contract, specifically whether it limited his termination entitlements to the minimum requirements of the Canada Labour Code.
Court's Ruling: The court found the termination clause enforceable, dismissing Egan's claim for damages beyond the statutory minimum. Harbour Air’s application for dismissal of the action was allowed.
Costs/Damages: Egan received two weeks of wages and five days of severance pay totaling $10,203.93, consistent with the Code. Submissions on costs were to be made in writing by a specified deadline.
