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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
what to expect at an employment law consultation in Alberta.
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
Document review by an experienced employment lawyer in a consultation meeting.
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
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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
Contractor or Employee legal matters can be helped by Bow River Law in Calgary.
Drug Test Policy Upheld As Reasonable Re Cannabis = Just Cause

In Quong v Lafarge, 2024 ABKB 340, an employer had just cause to terminate an employee for failing a drug test and then refusing to follow drug policy

18 June 2024
A construction worker that has been affected by covid-19
Unreasonable Employer Actions Violate Alberta Employee Rights

In ATCO v CEWA, 2024 CanLII 37038, ATCO demanded a post-incident drug test and more, which in this case breached the employee’s privacy rights.

7 May 2024
Employment Contracts Drafting and Review, including Negotiation by Calgary Employment Lawyers
Cant Have Your Employment Contract Cake and Eat it Too

In Klyn v Pentax Canada Inc., 2024 BCSC 372, an employer breached an employment contract and was not allowed to rely on the termination clause

22 April 2024

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