Robert Lewis v. Lehigh Northwest Cement Limited [2008] BCSC 01255
We represented Mr. Lewis, a 59 year old manager, who had worked for his employer for 26 years and who was fired without cause as he came off a long term disability leave. The Court awarded Mr. Lewis 22 months of severance.Download Case PDF
Jordon v. Pacific Sign Group Inc. (d.b.a. Knight Signs) ER#143-091
After a three day hearing, the Director of Employment Standards ordered the Pacific Sign Group to pay our client, Mr. Jordon, $93,447.86 in unpaid wages, unpaid vacation pay and interest. The employer was also fined $1,000 for contravening two sections of the Employment Standards Act..Download Case PDF
Pardham v. Caledonia Enterprises Ltd. [2007] BCPC 0289
We represented an employer who was being sued by an ex-employee for wrongful dismissal. The employer had paid the employee eight weeks of severance but the employee sued for 15 additional weeks. The Court awarded the employee only two additional weeks of severance. Download Case PDFFor Employers
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