ANNOUNCEMENT OF PROPOSED SETTLEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT LAW CLASS ACTION TevlinGleadle is pleased to announce that, working closely with and assisted by representative plaintiff Peter Gregg, and in co-operation with Employer’s Counsel, we have now reached a proposed settlement of the Bonus claim for Freightliner “Exempt Staff” and the separate claim for additional notice for certain … Continued
On May 1, 2008, the BC Court of Appeal allowed E-Care’s appeal from the decision of Judge Wedge, and decided that the British Columbia Supreme Court does not have jurisdiction to deal with overtime claims in a civil action, if the overtime claim is solely based on statutory rights contained in the BC Employment Standards … Continued
This is an employment law class action we brought on behalf of Ms. Macaraeg and all other employees of the defendants who worked but were not paid for overtime. We initially persuaded the BC Supreme Court to exercise jurisdiction over the employee’s claims for overtime based on the British Columbia Employment Standards Act. The trial … Continued
In this wrongful dismissal action on behalf of a dismissed employee, where there were real concerns about the ability to recover a judgment against the defendant employer, we successfully implemented and then defended garnishing process which had the effect of placing assets “in court” for payment of the eventual award. The wrongful dismissal case involved … Continued
This action arose out of an employment relationship between our client, and employer, and a trade untion certified under a collective agreement. In one of the first cases of its kind in Canada, our client, a small business, was awarded punitive damages of $100,000 against a trade union that had gone on an illegal strike … Continued
The appeal occurred in Vancouver, on December 10 and 11, 2007. Submissions were made by counsel for E-Care, Ms. Macaraeg, and the Director of Employment Standards. The Court of Appeal for the province of British Columbia has “reserved” judgement, meaning that the court will take time to consider the submissions of all parties, and render … Continued
In this wrongful dismissal matter we represented the President and CEO of the B.C. Lottery Corporation in negotiating a fair settlement in the event of the decision of the Corporation to dismiss an employee without cause. There was much to be negotiated in regard of the true meaning of the provisions of the employment contract … Continued
In this employment law case, we represented a 14.5 year National Account Manager, Business Development in a claim for wrongful dismissal damages following his termination without notice. The court awarded wrongful dismissal damages based on a 14 month notice period, without further deduction for mitigation opportunities, although the trial occurred only 4 months after dismissal. … Continued
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In this wrongful dismissal action we successfully represented a long service Territory Manager who started as a delivery driver and was promoted over time to mid-level management. Upon dismissal, the employer had offered to continue to pay Mr. Earl’s salary and some benefits for up to 12 months, or earlier if he found new employment, … Continued
Tevlin Gleadle Curtis provided expert employment law counsel in an efficient, helpful manner. I received invaluable advice that I am optimistic will result in a favourable settlement. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend their services and will definitely contact them in the future if needed for wrongful dismissal advice.