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Employment Standards

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Unfounded allegations of misconduct

In Hrynkiw v. Central City Brewers & Distillers Ltd. ( 2020 BCSC 1640) Horsman J. had a situation where a CFO was accused of intentionally paying himself excess vacation and shares without the consent of the owner. The Court found that this accusation was unfounded and found that there was no just cause. The Plaintiff was awarded 12 months notice after 6.3 years of service. He was 56 years old.

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Announcing the 2021 Virtual Ontario Employment Law Conference

Join us on June 17, 2021, for the 22nd annual Ontario Employment Law Conference, hosted by First Reference and Stringer LLP. With all the challenges you’ve faced and the changes to HR compliance over the last year—and more to come—this year’s virtual conference should not be missed. Scan the agenda below to learn why it’s essential to Learn the Latest®.

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Refusal to enforce non-solicitation clause

Employers want to protect their proprietary interest in maintaining client relationships within reason but need to be careful not to overreach when drafting a non-solicitation clause. These clauses are particularly important for sales employees.

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