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Terminating Fixed Term Contracts
Just because an individual is characterized as an independent contractor rather than an employee, that does not mean that a company can terminate their contract early without any notice. In particular, terminating a fixed term contract can result in significant
Alberta Court Upholds Cause Termination and Holds Executive Personally Liable for Damages
A recent decision out of Alberta held not only that an employer had cause to terminate the employment of its President and CEO, thus fully defeating his claim for wrongful dismissal, but also that the executive was personally liable for
Another Judge Finds that COVID-related Layoff is Constructive Dismissal
We have said it many times before: temporary layoffs are constructive dismissals in almost every (non-unionized) situation. And as far back as March 24, 2020, I warned that the COVID-19 pandemic did not change that.
It has taken a
“Salary” Doesn’t Mean Only Base Pay
Suppose you were recently let go from your employment after 2 years. You previously signed an employment contract that stated if you were dismissed without cause, your employer would have to pay you one month of “salary” for each year
Always Consult a Lawyer!
So, the worst has happened. You’ve been fired without notice or severance.
You know you’re entitled to something, but how do you get it? A lawyer is expensive; even if they can get you more money, their bill may eat
Workplace Harassment: Recourses for Employees in Ontario
As we wrote about back in April, the Alberta Court of King’s Bench confirmed this year that the tort of harassment exists as a free-standing cause of action in the case of Alberta Health Services v Johnston. Although this
Upcoming Changes to Notice Entitlements under the Canada Labour Code
In most jurisdictions in Canada, employees who are dismissed without cause are entitled to notice or pay in lieu of notice (called Termination Pay in some provinces) which increases based on their years of service with their employer. The Canada
Appealing Court Decisions
In the context of employment law, only a small percentage of cases go all the way to trial. Many jurisdictions provide for mandatory mediation, and the Rules of Civil Procedure contain many incentives for the parties to reach a settlement
Amending Pleadings
If you are an employee bringing a lawsuit against your former employer, or if you are a company that is a defendant in a lawsuit, then the facts and legal questions that the Court needs to determine will be defined