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Courts Rule on Employee Rights: Pay, Dismissal, and Notice

11/28/2025

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In Hoefman v Lawrence Meier Trucking Ltd, Justice Maxwell ruled vacation pay is an implied term entitling the employee to 4%.
In Singh v Clark Builders, the court upheld a termination clause limiting VP notice, noting sophistication in negotiations.
The Court of King's Bench affirmed Plotnikoff v Associated Engineering, awarding 10 months' notice.
In Nickles v 628810 Alberta Ltd, forcing an employee back to the office constitutes constructive dismissal.

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In Hoefman v Lawrence Meier Trucking Ltd, Justice Maxwell ruled vacation pay is an implied term entitling the employee to 4%.
In Singh v Clark Builders, the court upheld a termination clause limiting VP notice, noting sophistication in negotiations.
The Court of King's Bench affirmed Plotnikoff v Associated Engineering, awarding 10 months' notice.
In Nickles v 628810 Alberta Ltd, forcing an employee back to the office constitutes constructive dismissal.