Too often, employers are surprised when their “perfectly drafted” employment contracts become obsolete at critical moments, resulting in unexpected costs or even legal disputes. Unlike other long-term commercial contracts, which …
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Employment ContractsFeatured
Manitoba doctor’s claim of wrongful termination, defamation against Women’s Health Clinic dismissed
The Court of King’s Bench of Manitoba has dismissed a doctor’s claim against against Women’s Health Clinic Inc. (WHC) regarding breaches of contract, wrongful termination, and defamation. Dr. K.H., a …
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Employment ContractsFeaturedSmall Claims Court
‘You’re hired. Just kidding’ – Rescinded job offer costs B.C. employer
An employer that made a job offer to a candidate, only to rescind it two weeks later before he started, has been ordered to pay nearly $2,000 by the Civil …
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Employment ContractsFeaturedWrongful Dismissal
B.C. Court of Appeal upholds termination clause for former Harbour Air Seaplanes executive
The former vice-president of maintenance operations at Harbour Air Seaplanes has lost his appeal of a wrongful dismissal ruling in front of the British Columbia Court of Appeal. G.E. was …
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Employment ContractsFeaturedLegal Costs
B.C. court cites lack of consideration in nullifying second contract signed in a day by new hire at Thinkific Labs
What happens when an employee agrees to an employment contract only to receive a second document hours later with new terms on termination and non-competition? This scenario recently unfolded at …
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Employment ContractsFeaturedWrongful Dismissal
‘Particularly egregious’: Former EA’s termination provisions ruled unenforceable, court tacks on $10K in punitive damages
Gibson Building Supplies has been ordered to pay its former executive assistant nearly $20,000 in damages, including $10,000 in punitive damages due to the employer’s violation of the Employment Standards …
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Employment ContractsFeaturedLegal Costs
Fresh consideration and legal costs: Court of Appeal finds second contract valid in case against PearTree Securities
The Court of Appeal for Ontario has upheld the decision of the Superior Court in the case of Giacomodonato v. PearTree Securities Inc., ruling there was fresh consideration in a …
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Employment ContractsFeatured
Clear employment contracts can reduce liability, if you steer clear of pitfalls: J.P. Karam
There’s a simple reason why employment lawyers encourage HR professionals to use employment agreements with employees, according to J.P. Karam, a partner at Willis Business Law in Windsor, Ont. “It’s …
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Employment ContractsFeaturedJust Cause
Contract frustrated: Ontario’s top court upholds termination of unvaccinated worker at VuPoint Systems
The Ontario Court of Appeal has upheld a lower court ruling that dismissed a wrongful dismissal claim brought by a worker who was terminated by VuPoint Systems after refusing to …
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Employment ContractsFeaturedSpotlight Story
Top 10 legal errors employers make – and how to avoid the costly consequences
Employers face many challenges and responsibilities in running a successful business, not the least of which is the optimum management of their human resources. In this article, we identify the …
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