The OCA upheld a $1.8 million award to a retired Vice President for unpaid vacation, deferred bonuses, and unvested stock options.
A stark reminder that severance obligations under employment contracts must be respected. Failing to do so breaches contractual duties.
A recent Alberta Government COVID-19 Task Force report has sparked significant debate, calling for policy changes regarding vaccine use.
Published article by Ronald Minken and Tanya Sambi, March 2025: "Fired for political social media posts - employees/directors beware!"
An employee’s political activity—intentional or not—on company devices could expose your organization to legal liability.
Published article by Ronald Minken and Tanya Sambi March 2025: "BC Supreme Court upholds compensation for unvaccinated Purolator employees".
Canadian case law shows courts have consistently upheld terminations of employees related to damaging or inflammatory social media posts.
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