Employment Law Claims in Bankruptcy
The recent bad news at Hudson’s Bay has again caused a review of the rights, or lack of them, of employees who have been terminated due to the insolvency. In…
Non-Solicitation Cause Upheld
A 2023 decision of the Alberta King’s Bench considered a non-solicitation clause which had been agreed to between the parties. The clause was upheld and damages were allowed against the…
Just Cause in False Expenses of $250 – President of Operations
The British Columbia Court of Appeal, in December of 2023, upheld a trial judgment dismissing the wrongful dismissal claim of the plaintiff for just cause, based on dishonesty. The…
Ontario Court of Appeal Allows $1.5 Million in Punitive Damages in Disability Claim
The Ontario Court of Appeal, in December of 2023, upheld a jury award of $1.5 million in punitive damages against Sun Life in a claim for unfair treatment of an…
Federal Court of Appeal Raises Bar on Reviews and OK’s Full Costs
The Federal Court of Canada recently, as in December of 2023, reviewed a decision of Adjudicator Kaufmann in an unjust dismissal complaint which awarded substantial indemnity costs. On the…