Appeal court reverses $70,000 award to fired B.C. Ferries manager
In the original decision, the trial judge called Roe’s actions “bordering on trifling,” and “relatively minor,” and decided they did not amount to just cause for dismissal, the appeal court’s decision said. But the value of the donations was of little consequence, the new decision said, adding that Roe received a personal benefit by using the vouchers for his daughter’s team. It was significant that, during a B.C. Ferries’ fact-finding meeting, Roe admitted he overstepped his authority and breached the employer’s trust, the decision said. In February 2012, Roe gave $70 w...
Source: timescolonist.com