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Subcontractor or Employee? What Is Included in Wages?

In Hassen v Dunwald & Fleming Enterprises, a welder was considered to be an employee, and was entitled to wages, overtime and vacation pay.

16 December 2024
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Alberta Fiduciaries, Confidential Information and Non-Solicitation

In People Corporation v 2578649 Alberta Ltd., an Alberta Court refused non-comp and non-solicit injunctions, but granted a 12 month fiduciary non-solicit

10 December 2024
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Top Three Videos about Employment Contracts in Alberta

Please note: All of Bow River Law LLP’s materials posted on YouTube are for legal information and discussion purposes only,…

3 December 2024
Restrictive Covenant Not Enforced Against Consultants

In NL Fisher Supervision & Engineering v Bottger, the Alberta Court of Justice ruled restrictive covenants in consulting agreements were ambiguous and unreasonable.

11 November 2024
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Non-Comp Injunction Application Re Former Shareholder Denied

In ARC Surveys Ltd v Ni, a surveying company failed to get a permanent injunction preventing the involvement of a former shareholder with a competitor.

7 November 2024
24 Months Severance + Big Extra Payment for Farm Manager

In Scarrow v Walkey et al, the ONSC awarded $343,980.00 to a 58-year-old farm labourer/manager with 40 years of service.

4 November 2024
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Bow River Law’s Top 3 Videos About Constructive Dismissal

When dealing with complicated employment law issues like constructive dismissal, understanding your rights is crucial. At Bow River Law, we…

1 November 2024
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Case Shows Why Employers Should Record Hours Worked

In A-Apollo Windows & Doors Ltd. v Mohan, 2024 ABESAB 17, an employee who resigned was awarded wages, overtime, vacation pay and holiday pay

21 October 2024
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Streamlined Trials Only Where No Other Way to Achieve Fair and Just Result?

In Hou v. Canadian North Inc., 2024 ABKB 549, the Court of King’s Bench did not order a streamlined trial, finding it would not be necessary or proportionate

27 September 2024
Just Cause Today Might Not Be Just Cause Tomorrow
No Consideration Kills a Restrictive Covenant

In Great North Equipment v Penney, 2024 ABKB 533, the Alberta Court of KB considered an injunction application to enforce non-compete and non-solicit clauses.

23 September 2024
Just Cause Today Might Not Be Just Cause Tomorrow
No Fixed Term + Low Notice Period for this Alberta Employee

In Sprong v Chinook Lifecare, 2024 ABCJ 163, the ACJ found that an employee was not on a fixed term and was only entitled to two weeks’ severance.

6 August 2024
Employment lawyer consultation guide written by Bow River Law LLP in Calgary, Alberta.
A Guide to Employment Lawyer Consultation in Calgary, Alberta

When facing employment issues, finding the right legal support is crucial. At Bow River Law, we offer experienced employment law…

10 July 2024

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