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By McCarthy Tétrault LLP | < 1 Minutes Read September 5, 2023

B.C. Court of Appeal clarifies the law on internet defamation

Given the widespread use of social media platforms by businesses and individuals alike, sharing a hyperlink to a defendant’s own defamatory article—and thereby increasing its circulation—should be considered in assessing damages. and may have a significant impact on damages assessments in internet defamation cases.

Article by McCarthy Tétrault LLP / Business, Employee Relations, Human Rights, Information Technology / action in damages, defamation, dismissal without cause, employment law, internet defamation, Pineau v KMI Publishing and Events Ltd, social medi Leave a Comment

By Meghan Ferguson | 2 Minutes Read April 14, 2014

Can an employee be ordered to provide notice of termination?

An employee can be required to provide proper notice of resignation. Failure to do so could result in the employee paying damages to the employer.

Article by Meghan Ferguson / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Payroll / action in damages, Blackberry, Breach of employment agreement, Business, contract was breached, employment agreement, employment contract, employment law, non-competition clause, Notice of termination, notice period, resignation, Skilled Workers, termination, terminations

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