by JPAK | Jul 18, 2023 | Articles
In Alberta Health Services v. Johnston, 2023 ABKB 209, the Court recognized harassment as an independent cause of action. Now Albertans who have been subject to harassment are able to bring a civil action against their harassers. In this case, Justice Feasby awarded...
by JPAK | Jul 17, 2023 | Articles
Overview of the Legislation British Columbia recently passed the Pay Transparency Act (the Act). This legislation aims to identify and eliminate pay differences among groups of workers and close the gender pay gap. – Obligations of Employers Under the Act...
by JPAK | May 12, 2023 | Articles
The Ontario Court of Appeal recently upheld a decision of the Superior Court in Celestini v. Shoplogix Inc., 2023 ONCA 131. The main issue at appeal was whether the trial judge had erred in applying the “changed substratum” doctrine. Plainly put, this doctrine can be...
by JPAK | May 12, 2023 | Articles
Severance negotiations are commonplace when an employee is let go from their employment. When a deal is struck, the signing of a non-disclosure agreement (“NDA”) is typical. NDAs can be a standalone agreement but it is not unusual to find them built into general...
by JPAK | Apr 25, 2023 | Articles
In recent appeal decision, Northern Air Charter (PR) Inc v Dunbar, 2023 ABKB 171, released by the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta, Justice A. Woolley upheld a trial judge’s decision to award the plaintiff wrongful dismissal damages. Contrary to Northern Air’s...
