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Can’t Claw Back Employee Earnings For Materials Ordered in Error

In Building Works Ltd. v. Nagy, an employer was not entitled to deduct the cost of materials ordered in error from an employee’s final pay.

13 January 2025
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Termination Clause Enforceable On Basis of Surrounding Circumstances

In Singh v Clark Builders, 2025 ABKB 3, the Alberta Court of King’s Bench upheld a termination clause based partly on surrounding circumstances. 

8 January 2025
Just Cause Today Might Not Be Just Cause Tomorrow
What Is Dufault, and What Does It Mean In Alberta?

In Dufault v Ignace, 2024 ONCA 915, the Ontario Court of Appeal found a termination clause in an employment contract was unenforceable.

6 January 2025
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Plotnikoff Returns! Termination Clauses and Duty to Mitigate Considered

In Plotnikoff v Associated Engineering 2024 ABKB 706, the Court found a termination clause did not restrict severance and that the employee had not failed to mitigate.

23 December 2024
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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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