April 26, 2012 by Matthew Curtis in British Columbia, English, National, Pensions and Benefits, Wrongful Dismissal
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Are Pension Benefits Deductible from Damages for Wrongful Dismissal?

The Supreme Court of Canada has granted leave to hear the case of Richard Waterman v. IBM Canada Limited,2011 BCCA […]

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April 25, 2012 by Mary Picard in English, Ontario, Pensions and Benefits
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Severance packages for employees in defined benefit pension plans are about to get a lot more expensive

Effective July 1, 2012 , the Ontario Pension Benefits Act will require employers to pay higher pension benefits to many […]

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April 18, 2012 by Matthew Curtis in British Columbia, English, Pensions and Benefits
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Employer’s Changes to Retiree Benefit Coverage Struck Down by B.C. Court

A recent Supreme Court of British Columbia case raises the issue of whether employers may unilaterally change the terms of […]

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