![]() Vernon v. British Columbia (Liquor Distribution Branch) 2012 BCSC 133The Court awarded our client 18 months severance, $35,000 in aggravated damages and $50,000 in punitive damages after she was wrongfully dismissed from her job of 30 years with the Liquor Board. Download Case PDF Chan v. Dencan Restaurants, 2011 BCSC 1439Our client is 63 years of age and was a managment level employee employed by Denny's for 15 years. The court found that our client had not resigned from his employment but had instead been wrongfully dismissed by Denny's and awarded him 18 months of severance. Download Case PDF McIntosh v. Metro Aluminum Products and Augustynowicz 2011 BCHRT 346 Our client brought a successful human rights complaint against her former employer and boss for sexual harassment (unwanted text messages), and received approximately $29,500 in compensation, including $12,500 tax free in general damages for injury to dignity, feelings and self-respect.
Jonas McKayAssociate604-266-7006 ext:225jonas@kentemploymentlaw.comJonas McKay is an Associate and practices in the area of employment law litigation, including employment standards and human rights matters. Jonas has appeared as counsel regularly at Provincial and Supreme Court in British Columbia. Some examples of recent cases that Jonas has been involved in are:
Jonas has also assisted clients with the following:
Jonas’s litigation experience also includes work in the personal injury field. Jonas is passionate about his work as a lawyer and the opportunity to help his clients successfully navigate through what can sometimes be a confusing and overwhelming process. His goal is to design practical and cost effective solutions to complex and challenging legal problems. When not in the office, Jonas enjoys playing hockey, snowboarding, walking his dog, and brewing beer. |