Size of Employer A Factor In Interpreting Employment Contract?
In Lawton v Syndicated Services, the court interpreted an employment contract in favor of an employer, it seems in part because it was a small company.
Defective Release Found to Prevent Human Rights Complaint
An employee signed a release which was arguably problematic, but he was still prevented from bringing an Alberta human rights discrimination complaint.
Employer Made to Pay Bonus It Said Was “Discretionary”: Hy Pham Case
The employer declared a bonus early in the year. They paid half but said the rest was discretionary and they did not have to pay it. The court disagreed.
Breaking the Fixed Term! New Koutsikaloudis Case In Alberta
An 18-year teacher who had 1 year contracts was considered an indefinite term employee entitled to severance plus aggravated damages for breach of duty of good faith. Litigated by our very own Sarah Coderre.