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By Stringer LLP | 3 Minutes Read May 28, 2019

Can a corporate director face a personal injury suit for a workplace accident? Alberta Court of Appeal says yes!

The fundamental principle of workers’ compensation across Canada is that workers who suffer an injury “in the course of employment” give up their right to sue their employer and others in tort, in exchange for access to the no fault workers’ compensation benefit system. However, there are exceptions to this principle, which may expose uninsured workplace parties to significant liability, including directors.

Article by Stringer LLP / Health and Safety, Payroll / director immunity, director liability, employment law, personal liability, workers compensation

By Occasional Contributors | 3 Minutes Read April 26, 2019

Alberta Court of Appeal confirms that directors may be held personally liable for injuries sustained in a workplace incident

The Alberta Court of Appeal recently revisited the question of directors’ personal liability for injuries sustained in a workplace incident.

Article by Occasional Contributors / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Health and Safety / Corporate negligence, director liability, Duty of care, employment law, personal liability

By Occasional Contributors | 6 Minutes Read September 20, 2018

The Crown pierces the corporate veil: Court imposes liability on individual for fines imposed against a corporate defendant

An Ontario Court has revolutionized the law with respect to whether an individual can be held personally liable for fines imposed against the corporation for breaches of regulatory legislation.

Article by Occasional Contributors / Business / corporate veil, personal liability, separate legal entities

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