Vancouver parents sue Irish nanny for quitting with one day’s notice [Video]

Two parents filed a lawsuit in B.C. Supreme Court last week seeking damages from their former nanny, alleging she quit on short notice and “never said goodbye to the children.”

In response to an interview request from CTV News, the father, Vancouver-based lawyer David Aaron, said his family is not going forward with the civil claim. He has not responded to a follow-up question asking why their lawsuit was withdrawn.

Employment lawyer Lia Moody said employers in B.C. rarely sue their former workers for failing to provide ample notice before quitting, as there’s little financial incentive for them to do so.

“Wrongful resignation isn’t really a thing, and that’s because the damages are so minor,” Moody said.

‘Tenderly bond’ with nanny

The family’s lawsuit alleged the nanny, identified as an expat from Ireland, broke a contract she signed in September, in which she agreed to care for their young children, ages two and four, …