Alberta Court Awards Damages To Employee Who Refused To Comply With The Employer’s COVID-19 Vaccine Policy
Although the pandemic might seem far in the past, we are still seeing the outcome of cases brought forward on issues that arose during this tumultuous period. In a recent decision out of Alberta, the court ruled that an employer had wrongfully dismissed an employee who refused to comply with the employer’s COVID-19 vaccination policy on religious grounds.
Court of Appeal Agrees that Termination Clause is Unenforceable
The recent Court of Appeal decision in De Castro v. Arista Homes Limited follows the current trend of courts frequently striking down termination clauses in employment contracts. In that decision, the Court of Appeal sided with the employee and upheld an award of damages that was far greater than the compensation set by the employment contract. This should serve as another reminder to employers of the significant liabilities they may face in a wrongful dismissal lawsuit and the need to have carefully drafted and up-to-date employment contracts.
Mitigation in Manitoba
An employee dismissal creates a two-way street of obligations. The employer is required to provide the employee with reasonable notice…
Employee Substance Abuse and Employer Obligations
Substance abuse is a disability under human rights law, requiring the employer to accommodate an employee to the point of undue hardship.
Overhaul Proposed for the Civil Litigation Process
Possible changes to the civil litigation process in Ontario which will have a substantial impact on the way employment law cases proceed through the courts.
Reminder: Employer Obligations on Election Day
As we approach an election, it’s important that employers understand their obligations and employees understand their rights for voting.
The Case Against Short n’ Sweet… Employment Agreements
In the niche world of employment law, by insisting on shorter documents, employers risk leaving a lot of rights on the table.
Employer Obtains Injunction Against Former Employees
How can you stop a former employee from acting in a way that harms your company? Apart from threatening to sue the employee for damages, is there a way to have the Court tell the employee to stop doing something?
Inducement, or I Knew You Were Trouble
Dismissals are like breakups and finding a job or hiring someone is like dating. Nothing illustrates this better than inducement.
Tariffs, Layoffs, Restructuring: What Employers and Employees Need to Know
The current economic climate, marked by tariffs, economic uncertainty, layoffs and restructuring, has understandably created concerns for many employers and employees.
Maximum Hours of Work: Can An Employee Be Asked to Work Extra Hours?
Even with an Excess Hours of Work Agreement, there are limits on how many hours an employee can be required to work.
Advice for Canadian employers amidst Trump’s tariff threats
We know that a lot of our clients are worried and uncertain about what this trade war could mean for them and their business.
