LAW 529 Lecture 6: Fact Scenarios - Class 6
20 Oct 2016
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A manager had a long-term sexual relationship with a subordinate. During that time he supervised her work and gave her performance reviews, raises and promotions. At various times his superiors and other employees asked him whether they were having an affair. The affair ultimately ended bitterly, with a noticeable deterioration in the relationship between the manager and the subordinate at work. As the working atmosphere worsened, other employees complained to the (cid:373)a(cid:374)age(cid:396)"s superiors about the situation, and the manager was again asked about the relationship. At this point he admitted to the affair and was terminated for just cause as a consequence of his dishonesty and having put himself in a conflict of interest. Court of appeal upheld his dismissal for just cause. The court noted the scc decision in mckinley v. b. c. Tel, and its declaration that, although dishonesty per se is not grounds for dismissal, it may be, in view of the factual context.
