After a pandemic layoff, the BC Supreme Court held that an employee's ambiguous suggestion he might retire didn't amount to a clear resignation, and the employer's failure to recall him was wrongful dismissal. His firm intention to retire at 65 limited common law reasonable notice to 6 months, resulting in $14,500 in damages.
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Gent v. Askanda Business Services Ltd., 2025 BCSC 1278 (CanLII)
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Held. After a pandemic layoff, the BC Supreme Court held that an employee's ambiguous suggestion he might retire didn't amount to a clear resignation, and the employer's failure to recall him was wrongful dismissal.
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