Ken Krupat

March 8, 2013

Wrongful Dismissal: B.C. Court awards $100,000 in Punitive Damages

A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has awarded punitive damages of $100,000 in a wrongful dismissal case.  In the case of Kelly v. Norsemont Mining Inc., […]
February 27, 2013

Supreme Court of Canada Upholds Hate Speech Restrictions

The Supreme Court of Canada handed down a lengthy but fascinating decision today in the case of Saskatchewan (Human Rights commission) v. William Whatcott.  The case […]
February 15, 2013

Wrongful Dismissal: Supervisor awarded 20 Months

When dismissing large numbers of employees, employers use widely different strategies.  Some employers choose to provide relatively fair severance proposals, negotiate if necessary, and minimize their […]
February 12, 2013

Federal Court: Family Status includes Child Care Responsibilities Under Human Rights Act

Are Canadian employers required to accommodate child care challenges of their employees?  Is this covered by “family status?”  A recent decision of the Canadian Federal Court […]