Can an Employer’s Cover-Up Justify Punitive Damages?
An employer’s attempt to conceal misconduct can raise serious concerns under Canadian employment law, particularly when dishonesty affects an employee’s rights during dismissal. A deliberate cover-up may involve falsifying records, hiding relevant information, making knowingly misleading statements, or retaliating against someone who reports wrongdoing. Although such behaviour can strengthen a legal claim, punitive damages are
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