We represented the Plaintiff in an employment law action which invoked two main issues. First, the parties disagreed regarding whether there was a breach of contract (constructive dismissal). The Plaintiff had typically worked 60 hours per week during her employment but there was no explicit contractual term entitling the Plaintiff to work a particular number … Continued
We acted for the defendants in a “departing employees” dispute. This involved a situation where former employees began a new business that was alleged to be in contravention of obligations to their ex-employer. The former employer alleged that the ex-employees (who were unionized employees) and their fledgling company were using and benefitting from confidential information … 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
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 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 this employment law wrongful dismissal action we acted for a long service manager of an insurance agency. The issue was an employment contract that she negotiated with a previous owner (now deceased) where she agreed to work 30 hours per week. Over time she worked longer hours, always doing what was required to ensure … 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
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
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.