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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
AHRC Guidance On Screening Function Post Complaint Conduct
Disciplinary Action Complaint Found For Alleged Resignation

In Park Paving Ltd. v Mullins, an employer was ordered to pay termination pay, holiday pay, and vacation pay in an OHS disciplinary action complaint.

28 October 2024
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ESC Decision Causes Issue Estoppel In Alberta Human Rights

In Miciak v Sarah McLachlan School of Music, the AHRT adopted a decision from another forum that the complainant had been dismissed, not resigned.

15 October 2024
AHRC Guidance On Screening Function Post Complaint Conduct
“Temporary” Pay Cut of $7 = Constructive Dismissal

In Idris v Grand West Electric, 2024 ABCJ a Site Supervisor with a pay cut from $45 to $38 / hr was constructively dismissed and awarded 9 months’ severance.

15 September 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
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Alberta’s First Application for Streamlined Trial Fails

Arsenault v Big Rock, 2024 ABKB 387 is an Alberta Court of King’s Bench decision where the Court found a matter unsuitable for streamlined trial

4 July 2024
Expert Evidence Not Required for Mental Distress Damages?

Krmpotic v Thunder Bay Electronics, 2024 ONCA 332, a $50,000 aggravated damages award was upheld despite there being no expert evidence.

21 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
Who Do You Work For? The One With The Money!

In 1605511 Alberta Ltd. v Director of Employment Standards, several different corporations were found to be a single employer for termination pay

16 April 2024
ABKB Unreported – No Failure to Mitigate

Calhoon v J. Quartly Trucking Ltd. (2024) (ABKB), is an unreported ABKB decision where a labourer with 6 years’ service was awarded 8 months notice

25 March 2024
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Is Dufault the New Waksdale?  Ontario Court Strikes Termination Clause

In Dufault v Ignace, 2024 ONSC 1029, a termination clause was considered unenforceable because of its standard for just cause and “sole discretion” wording

11 March 2024

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