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Proving Damages in Wrongful Termination: A Lesson from B.C. Tribunal Cases
February 6, 2024
Proving Damages in Wrongful Termination: A Lesson from B.C. Tribunal Cases

In British Columbia, employers grappling with the decision to terminate an employee for breach of contract face a complex legal landscape, as highlighted by recent tribunal cases. These cases emphasize the crucial role of solid evidence in wrongful termination lawsuits

FedEx Prevails; Excessive Retaliation Damages Reduced on Appeal
February 6, 2024
FedEx Prevails; Excessive Retaliation Damages Reduced on Appeal

In a pivotal ruling with widespread implications, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has reduced the punitive damages against FedEx in a notable retaliation lawsuit. Stemming from an employee’s accusation of workplace discrimination, the case highlighted key facets of

Heroic Act or Protocol Breach: The Starbucks Firing Controversy
February 6, 2024
Heroic Act or Protocol Breach: The Starbucks Firing Controversy

In a striking conflict between corporate policy and individual bravery, Michael Harris, a former employee at Starbucks, has been thrust into the limelight following his dismissal for foiling a robbery at his workplace. Harris’s intervention against an armed robber has

Is Your Employment Arbitration Agreement Enforceable?
February 6, 2024
Is Your Employment Arbitration Agreement Enforceable?

In the dynamic landscape of employment law, the significance of arbitration agreements has gained the spotlight, especially after a notable case from Central Florida. At the heart of the discussion is whether an employee’s refusal to sign an arbitration agreement

Labour Targets Pay Equity: New Race and Disability Legislation Proposed
February 5, 2024
Labour Targets Pay Equity: New Race and Disability Legislation Proposed

In a bold move aimed at combating pay disparity, the Labour Party has pledged to introduce comprehensive legislation designed to enhance the right to equal pay, with a particular focus on ethnic minority workers and disabled individuals. This decision underscores

Teamsters Union Agrees to Settle Employment Discrimination Suit
February 5, 2024
Teamsters Union Agrees to Settle Employment Discrimination Suit

After months of legal battle, the Teamsters union has agreed to settle an employment discrimination lawsuit brought forward by a group of former employees who alleged that they were unjustly terminated based on their race. The settlement, while undisclosed in

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Proving Damages in Wrongful Termination: A Lesson from B.C. Tribunal Cases
February 6, 2024
Proving Damages in Wrongful Termination: A Lesson from B.C. Tribunal Cases

In British Columbia, employers grappling with the decision to terminate an employee for breach of contract face a complex legal landscape, as highlighted by recent tribunal cases. These cases emphasize the crucial role of solid evidence in wrongful termination lawsuits

FedEx Prevails; Excessive Retaliation Damages Reduced on Appeal
February 6, 2024
FedEx Prevails; Excessive Retaliation Damages Reduced on Appeal

In a pivotal ruling with widespread implications, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has reduced the punitive damages against FedEx in a notable retaliation lawsuit. Stemming from an employee’s accusation of workplace discrimination, the case highlighted key facets of

Heroic Act or Protocol Breach: The Starbucks Firing Controversy
February 6, 2024
Heroic Act or Protocol Breach: The Starbucks Firing Controversy

In a striking conflict between corporate policy and individual bravery, Michael Harris, a former employee at Starbucks, has been thrust into the limelight following his dismissal for foiling a robbery at his workplace. Harris’s intervention against an armed robber has

Is Your Employment Arbitration Agreement Enforceable?
February 6, 2024
Is Your Employment Arbitration Agreement Enforceable?

In the dynamic landscape of employment law, the significance of arbitration agreements has gained the spotlight, especially after a notable case from Central Florida. At the heart of the discussion is whether an employee’s refusal to sign an arbitration agreement

Labour Targets Pay Equity: New Race and Disability Legislation Proposed
February 5, 2024
Labour Targets Pay Equity: New Race and Disability Legislation Proposed

In a bold move aimed at combating pay disparity, the Labour Party has pledged to introduce comprehensive legislation designed to enhance the right to equal pay, with a particular focus on ethnic minority workers and disabled individuals. This decision underscores

Teamsters Union Agrees to Settle Employment Discrimination Suit
February 5, 2024
Teamsters Union Agrees to Settle Employment Discrimination Suit

After months of legal battle, the Teamsters union has agreed to settle an employment discrimination lawsuit brought forward by a group of former employees who alleged that they were unjustly terminated based on their race. The settlement, while undisclosed in

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