Temporary layoff that became permanent was constructive dismissal; damage award replaced lost income, making CERB an extra benefit that should be deducted
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A British Columbia worker’s temporary layoff that became permanent was constructive dismissal, but the CERB payments he received after his layoff must be deducted from his 22-month notice entitlement, the B.C. Supreme Court has ruled.