The Supreme Court of Canada has published on its website key information about this upcoming case. Case Summary Human Rights — Employment relationship — Partnerships — Court of Appeal holding that a partnership should not be treated as the employer of a partner for purposes of human rights legislation — Whether a substantive analysis of … Continued
What do I do If I Suspect an Employee is Stealing from the Company?
Blair Curtis of Tevlin Gleadle successfully represented Ms. Beverley Maxwell in a summary trial hearing before Mr. Justice Skolrood of the British Columbia Supreme Court to decide her wrongful dismissal claim against the B.C. Government. The full text of the judgment is available here. Ms. Maxwell, who is 60 years old, had been a long … Continued
We have received the final report from our actuaries, who have distributed all but a small amount of settlement funds and are unable to find any more beneficiaries in any practical way. Therefore, we have today instructed Canadian Western Trust, the trustee, to pay all outstanding accounts and send a cheque for the balance to … Continued
Presented live via webconference by the CBA National Labour and Employment Law Section This webinar will explore the current class action regime in Canada and how we have seen it used in the employment law context. We will look at some of the challenges faced in launching this type of litigation, and where plaintiffs have … Continued
The actuaries have made considerable efforts to distribute settlement funds to eligible class members. The plan of distribution approved by the court directs that funds that cannot be distributed are to be given to a named charity, the United Way of the Central and South Okanagan. This will, in a few instances, involve funds that … Continued
The Supreme Court of Canada has tentatively scheduled the hearing of the Appeal in this matter for December 13, 2013. See SCC Website.
Martin Sheard argued this important employment law matter both at trial and in the Court of Appeal J.P. v. Dominion Masonry Ltd., 2013 BCCA 184 (Groberman, MacKenzie, Harris JJ.A.). He was successful in both courts. David McWhinnie of our office also appeared in the appeal. Opposing counsel was a partner at a national law firm. In … Continued
Mr. Justice Goepel of the BC Supreme Court handed down comprehensive reasons for judgment on January 27, 2012 dismissing a just cause defence by the BC Liquor Distribution Branch in a wrongful dismissal damage claim by a senior manager.
Mr. McCormick was forced to leave because he had attained an age which, according the the Partnership Agreement he signed, he could not without approval continue as an equity partner.
When I was wrongfully dismissed I contacted several law firms, but Tevlin Gleadle Curtis made me feel at ease on how to proceed and what to expect. They were very thorough throughout the process leaving no stone unturned. Even though this firm is small compared to their corporate counterparts, it has taken them on and won. The personal service I have received has been excellent. I would feel very confident in recommending Tevlin Gleadle Curtis to anyone that finds themself in need of employment lawyers.