The Court of King’s Bench of Alberta has ruled that a former Stephen Avenue Securities Inc. employee was continuously employed for 24 years and not a casual worker, overturning a… …
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Former YSL Residences executive wins right to $18-million profit-sharing claim in bankruptcy
A former chief operating officer’s $18-million profit-sharing claim has been recognized as a valid debt in the bankruptcy of YSL Residences, despite arguments it was an equity claim that should …
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A 64-year-old engineer who worked just six months as vice-president of engineering at a British Columbia communications company has been awarded five months’ severance pay after a judge rejected the …
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Alberta court dismisses mechanic’s wrongful dismissal claim against New West Truck Centres
The Alberta Court of Justice has dismissed a 73-year-old mechanic’s claim for wrongful dismissal against New West Truck Centres, finding it was not unreasonable for him to return to work …
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B.C. court awards increased costs to worker in wrongful dismissal case against Macquarie Energy
The Supreme Court of British Columbia has ordered Macquarie Energy Canada to pay increased costs to a former employee in a wrongful dismissal case, finding the company pursued three allegations …
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PREMIUM Failure to warn worker about his poor performance prior to firing costs Alberta employer 10 months’ notice
An Alberta company must pay 10 months’ salary to a product specialist it fired for cause after the court found the employer failed to provide adequate warning about performance issues.… …
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Ontario Chamber of Commerce granted intervener status in appeal over unenforceable termination clause
The Ontario Court of Appeal has granted the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) leave to intervene in a wrongful dismissal case involving Van Dolder’s Home Team, finding the appeal raises …
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New building service provider liable for common law notice after contract transition, court rules
An Ontario Superior Court judge has ruled that a new building services provider must pay common law wrongful dismissal damages to an employee of the previous contractor, establishing which company …
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PREMIUM Court awards $182,000 to unvaccinated Sensient Colors sales manager fired during pandemic
An Ontario Superior Court judge has awarded $182,822 in wrongful dismissal damages to a sales manager who was terminated for refusing to disclose her COVID-19 vaccination status to her employer.… …
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PREMIUM Wrongfully dismissed worker at B.C. roofing firm not entitled to shareholder salary continuation
A British Columbia roofing company worker who was also a shareholder cannot continue receiving his $80,000 annual salary after being terminated without cause, the B.C. Supreme Court has ruled. The… …