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BCSC says that CERB is deductible from wrongful dismissal damages

In Reotech Construction Ltd. v. Snider, BCSC 317, Justice Fleming, sitting on appeal from a decision of the Provincial Court, found that the trial judge erred when the Court failed to deduct the $9,000 CERB payment received by the Plaintiff from the damage award.

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Doug’s top 5 employment law stories of 2021

Last year, three of my top five stories were COVID related. This year all five stories are COVID related, covering temporary layoffs, mandatory vaccination policies, just cause for termination, reasonable notice periods and wrongful dismissal damages.

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Employment contracts in Ontario FAQ

When it comes to employment contracts in Ontario, details and specifics matter. The myriad of nuances that can dramatically affect liability and risk make employment contracts a topic that we often receive questions about. This Employment Contract FAQ covers some of the most common questions.

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