by Employment Lawyers Calgary | 3131/0303/25252525
By Stephen Dugandzic In Alberta, a non-competition clause in an employment agreement can be enforceable—but only under strict conditions. Courts in Alberta (and generally across Canada) are cautious with these clauses because they restrict a person’s ability to earn...
by Employment Lawyers Calgary | 2929/0303/25252525
By Stephen Dugandzic A severance review should ensure that an employee is receiving fair and legally compliant compensation upon termination. Here’s what it should include: 1. Termination Clause Review (if there’s an employment contract) • Is there a written contract?...
by Employment Lawyers Calgary | 2727/0303/25252525
By Stephen Dugandzic In Singh v Clark Builders, 2025 ABKB 3, the Alberta Court of King’s Bench upheld a termination clause in an employment contract, limiting the employee’s notice entitlement to 90 days, despite the employee’s promotion from Vice President to Chief...
by Employment Lawyers Calgary | 2626/0303/25252525
By Stephen Dugandzic In the case of Timmins v Artisan Cells, 2024 ONSC 7123, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice addressed the issue of an employer repudiating an employment agreement by failing to fulfill its contractual severance obligations. Background: Dr....
by Employment Lawyers Calgary | 2525/0303/25252525
Wrongful dismissal claims often hinge on determining the proper amount of reasonable notice or pay in lieu of notice owed to an employee who was terminated without cause. Courts assess multiple factors (commonly known as the Bardal factors in Canadian law) to decide...
