Langford v. Carson Air Ltd., concerns the termination of a probationary aircraft pilot. The test for dismissing probationary employee is discussed in the context of among other things, failure to have an instrument flying rating, flying ilegally and bringing your dog to work letting it loose and defecate in the office.
Pausch v. Abbotsford School District No. 34, is a reminder that defamation matters are generally covered off by a collective agreement. If you are covered by a collective agreement careful consideration will have to be given if a Court action may be brought as opposed to a grievance under the agreement.
Fredrickson v. Newtech Dental Laboratory Inc., 2015 BCCA 357 concerns a termination and the employee’s mitigation effort. The matter at hand involved an offer of re-employment by the terminating employer. I see this often and, and question how a terminated employee could go back to an environment that previously let her go. The Court of […]
Milne v. Capital Regional District, concerns defamation by a local government. The case is unusual in that the alleged defamation arises from comments related to a public hearing posted on a local government website. The case seems to be somewhat of a stretch, the defamation if it is that, likely being subject to some form […]
Community Association of New Yaletown v. Vancouver City, is a great case if you are a municipality. A three member panel of the BC Court of Appeal has spoken in the clearest terms possible and had the following to say: “[153] When the City is considering rezoning a property, local residents have two important rights. […]