Reeves v. Gap International Inc. et al., (1995) 168 A.R. 237 (ProvCt)
Judge | O'Neil, P.C.J. |
Court | Provincial Court of Alberta (Canada) |
Case Date | March 31, 1995 |
Citations | (1995), 168 A.R. 237 (ProvCt) |
Reeves v. Gap Intl. Inc. (1995), 168 A.R. 237 (ProvCt)
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Kelly Reeves (applicant) v. Gap International Inc., The Gap International Inc. and Gap International Inc. and The Gap International Inc. both carrying on business as The Gap and Gap Kids (defendants)
(Docket No. P9390107213)
Indexed As: Reeves v. Gap International Inc. et al.
Alberta Provincial Court
O'Neil, P.C.J.
March 31, 1995.
Summary:
The plaintiff employee brought an action for damages against her employer for wrongful dismissal.
The Alberta Provincial Court allowed the action and awarded her $4,000 in lieu of reasonable notice, being the monetary limit of the court's jurisdiction.
Master and Servant - Topic 7554
Dismissal of employees - Grounds - Wilful disobedience or insubordination - The manager of one retail store in a national chain had her staff "work off the clock" (i.e., staff working before they punched into the time clock, working after they punched out or altering time records) - Although the practice was contrary to known company policy and the Employment Standards Code, the practice was going on with impunity by some managers and the policy was not enforced by the company - On August 10, 1993, following a company crackdown against "working off the clock", the manager was advised to discontinue the practice, which she immediately did - On August 23, 1993, without prior warning or an opportunity to respond, the manager was summarily dismissed - The Alberta Provincial Court held that the manager was wrongfully dismissed - There was no evidence of dishonesty, lack of trustworthiness or undermining of the employer's confidence - See paragraphs 1 to 14.
Master and Servant - Topic 8000
Dismissal without cause - Notice of dismissal - Reasonable notice - What constitutes - A 35 year old manager of a retail store in a national chain was dismissed without cause after 1.66 years' employment - At the time, she earned total remuneration of approximately $3,000 per month - She found comparable employment two months later - The Alberta Provincial Court stated that the manager was entitled to 1.5 months' pay in lieu of reasonable notice - The court awarded her $4,000, being the monetary limit of the court's jurisdiction - See paragraph 15.
Cases Noticed:
Lake Ontario Portland Cement Co. v. Groner, [1961] S.C.R. 553; 28 D.L.R.(2d) 589, refd to. [para. 12].
Gillman v. Saan Stores Ltd. (1992), 132 A.R. 144; 6 Alta. L.R.(3d) 72 (Q.B.), refd to. [para. 13].
Ennis v. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (1986), 13 C.C.E.L. 25 (B.C.S.C.), refd to. [para. 13].
Counsel:
K.R. McLeod, for the plaintiff;
J. Shriar, for the defendants.
This action was heard before O'Neil, P.C.J., of the Alberta Provincial Court, who delivered the following judgment on March 31, 1995.
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