The actuaries appointed by TevlinGleadle (John Christie, Michael Demner) are close to making the first distribution of settlement funds. We are working with the actuaries and class representative Mr. Peter Gregg to update available information about current addresses, residency at the date of the Certification Order, and expect to be able to authorize release of … Continued
In this employment law (wrongful dismissal) matter we represented a founding shareholder and Vice President of a Corporation in the event of his dismissal and forced buy out from a profitable company. Many issues were raised in defence and the trial proceeded for 14 days in the BC Supreme Court. The main legal issues were … Continued
Work is underway leading to the eventual distribution of settlement funds. In late-November, 2008, TevlinGleadle appointed Canadian Western Bank (“CWB”) to act as trustee of the funds payable by Freightliner pursuant to the settlement. Freightliner paid the settlement funds to CWB in early December, 2008. TevlinGleadle has appointed Christie Consulting, a firm of consulting actuaries … Continued
In Marchen v. Dams Ford Lincoln Sales Ltd. 2009 BCSC 400, the Honourable Mr. Justice Goepel of the British Columbia Supreme Court handed down a significant decision on March 26, 2009, involving employment law issues. The defendant car dealership dismissed an apprentice mechanic without alleging cause but because of an honestly held but completely unfounded … Continued
In this unusual employment law (wrongful dismissal) case, we negotiated a settlement for our client just before a scheduled summary trial. The settlement was contingent upon our client swearing an affidavit that he did not have a job nor did he have any job offers or reasonable job prospects as of the date he accepted … Continued
In Shafron v KRG Insurance Brokers (Western) Inc. 2009 SCC 6, the Supreme Court of Canada re-affirmed strict requirements on enforcing restrictive covenants (non-competition clauses) in employment contracts.
This paper proceeds to consider two important recent advances in the theory of damages both in common law and in unionized employment settings.
In Shafron v KRG Insurance Brokers (Western) Inc. 2009 SCC 6, the Supreme Court of Canada re-affirmed strict requirements on enforcing restrictive covenants (non-competition clauses) in employment contracts.
In this wrongful dismissal matter we represented a well known and highly accomplished and respected broadcaster and actor in negotiations flowing from an employment contract dispute with CTV. The dispute received media attention, and working closely with our client, we were able to resolve the matter quickly and in a manner satisfactory to all parties. … Continued
In the province of British Columbia workers are entitled to be paid overtime pay for work in excess of 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week, pursuant to the Employment Standards Act. Some exceptions exist for categories of workers (eg. high tech workers, articled law students, etc.) but the statutory minimums are of wide application.
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