by Evolution Legal | Jan 7, 2026 | Mitigation
Hill v Canyon Dental Centre Ltd, 2025 ABCJ 163 — A Case Comment An employer will almost always argue that an employee has failed to mitigate their losses after a without cause termination. This case serves as a reminder that reductions in severance are possible...
by Evolution Legal | Jan 6, 2026 | Severance, Termination Clauses
Background Christopher Plotnikoff was a long-term employee of Associated Engineering Alberta Ltd., working for nearly ten years as a Civil Engineering technologist. In April 2022, his employment was terminated without cause when he was 33 years old. Upon termination,...
by Evolution Legal | Jan 5, 2026 | Just Cause
Factual Background In the recent case of Driol v NOV Canada ULC, 2025 ABCJ 214, Driol (the plaintiff) was an assembly supervisor at NOV Canada, an industrial equipment manufacturer. The case arose from a serious safety incident: a 40,000-pound van body that had been...
by Evolution Legal | Jan 4, 2026 | Restrictive Covenants
Background of Garbage King Inc v Voth, 2025 ABKB 661: Parties: Garbage King Inc. sought an injunction against a former operations manager, Mr. Voth, and his new employer (VP Disposal). Departure and Aftermath: Voth resigned from Garbage King and joined a competitor....
by Evolution Legal | Jan 4, 2026 | Constructive Dismissal, Severance
Background and Issue In Twilley v Alberta, 2025 ABKB 587, Leslie Twilley was a non-unionized Alberta public sector employee. After leaving her position, she filed a civil claim alleging constructive dismissal and sought a declaration that section 25.01 of the Public...
