As an employer in 2026, managing sick leave isn’t just about tracking hours, it’s about navigating a rapidly changing legislative landscape. Across Canada, the “doctor’s note” is becoming a thing of the past for short-term absences. Governments...
Our clients often tell us some version of this: “The issues were obvious. We’d talked to the employee multiple times. They knew there was a problem.” Unfortunately, courts don’t decide cases based on what felt obvious at the time. They decide them based on process,...
Extreme cold is one of the most challenging weather conditions in Canada, particularly for individuals who work outside. For employers navigating the complexities of outdoor work, it’s crucial to grasp and address cold stress. Cold stress, a condition brought on...
Lessons from Vestergaard v Destiny Media Technologies Inc., 2025 BCSC 2093 In October 2025, the British Columbia Supreme Court dismissed all claims brought by Steven Vestergaard, the founder and long-serving CEO of publicly-traded Destiny Media Technologies Inc. The...
Lessons from Garbage King Inc. v Voth, 2025 ABKB 661 The Background – A Classic Small-Business Break-Up Garbage King Inc. was a start-up Calgary waste-management company launched in January 2022. Heather Saunders (President) provided the capital; Brad Voth brought...
