Employee Name: Jackson Ewald
Employer: Kitchener Nissan
Position: Automotive Detailer
Employment Period: October 4th – February 2024
Timeline of Key Events & Supporting Evidence
1. Workplace Harassment & Hostile Work Environment
Ongoing from Start Date – February 2024
• Verbal abuse and intimidation from management:
• (Manager) regularly yelled at employees, cursed, and falsely accused staff of issues beyond their control (notably in a meeting over the heater issue).
• (Service Manager) frequently belittled employees, ignored concerns, and dismissed valid complaints, creating an unprofessional and hostile environment.
• Employees were forced to work under high-stress conditions with little to no communication from management.
Evidence:
✅ Witnesses
✅ Text messages documenting workplace issues
✅ Audio recordings of management interactions
2. Health & Safety Concerns Raised
Multiple occasions leading up to February 2024
• Health and safety training not properly facilitated: Despite requesting to complete the necessary training, manager refused to cooperate, later blaming me for not finishing it.
• Unsafe working conditions: Employees were made to drive a vehicle with a completely flat tire to Waterloo, despite it previously passing an inspection.
• Concerns about mental health dismissed by Manager, who stated, “We have a business to run.”
Evidence:
✅ Requests for health & safety training (text message proof)
✅ Confirmation of vehicle safety concerns
✅ Time-off request related to mental health struggles
3. Labour Board Contact & Retaliation
February 2024
• While waiting in managers office for a scheduled meeting, I contacted the Ontario Labour Board to inquire about my workplace rights and report safety concerns.
• Less than an hour later, I was called into the office and terminated without cause.
• The official reason given was that the company was “moving in a different direction.”
Evidence:
✅ Call record confirming contact with the Labour Board
✅ Termination conversation audio recording
✅ Termination letter (unsigned)
4. Immediate Job Replacement – Proof of Retaliation
February 2024
• Within a week of my termination, the dealership posted a job listing seeking a new Automotive Detailer.
• This directly contradicts their stated reason for firing me, proving that the “company moving in a different direction” was a false excuse for wrongful dismissal.
Evidence:
✅ Screenshot of job posting for my exact position
✅ Termination letter stating no cause given
5. Attempts to Obtain Employee Records & Severance Discussion
February 2024 – Present
• Sent formal request for my full employee file, including documentation related to workplace complaints, safety concerns, and performance records.
• Employer has not provided cause for termination beyond a vague “business decision.”
• Employer refused to discuss termination further, stating they will only communicate through lawyers.
Evidence:
✅ Email requesting employee records
✅ Employer’s response refusing to provide detailed reasoning
Summary of Case Based on Evidence
• Hostile Work Environment & Harassment: Ongoing mistreatment, belittling, and verbal abuse from management.
• Negligence in Workplace Safety & Health: Denial of proper training, exposure to hazardous conditions, and dismissal of legitimate health concerns.
• Retaliation for Reporting Concerns: Fired within one hour of contacting the Labour Board.
• False Justification for Termination: Employer claimed “business decision,” yet immediately sought a replacement.
Legal Actions Being Pursued
☑ Labour Board Complaint for Unlawful Reprisal
☑ Wrongful Termination Claim
☑ Human Rights Tribunal Complaint (Failure to Accommodate Health Concerns)
☑ Severance Negotiation
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