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Largest Punitive Damage Award in Canadian Employment Law

Sure – it seems totally logical to fire an employee who has worked with the company for 34 years for cause. Especially when you have $800,000+ lying around. You see, that’s exactly what it cost Babine Forest Products when they … Continue reading

Do non-compete clauses stick?

I’m often asked if employment agreements should contain a non-compete clause, and if so, do they work. The short answer. Sometimes. The long answer… it’s complicated. First and foremost, when deciding on implementing a non-compete clause, the business must identify … Continue reading

Merry Christmas…wait…can I say that?

I have many clients that have jumped on the “Have a great holiday” train to appear that they are more inclusive. “Appear”…isn’t that a funny word? Here’s the deal – if you want to say “Merry Christmas” there is nothing … Continue reading

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