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Claims for breach of contract  are addressed through civil court claims, either at Provincial Court or Supreme Court depending on the potential value of the case.   
Claims for breach of contract  are addressed through civil court claims, either at Provincial Court or Supreme Court depending on the potential value of the case.   


Suing an employer while still on working notice is a risky move, as a court can find that the act of suing an employer can amount to just cause. See [[Section V.C.5: Just Cause Dismissal (V.C)#5 | Section V.C.5: Just Cause Dismissal]] for more information.
Suing an employer while still on working notice is a risky move, as a court can find that the act of suing an employer can amount to just cause. See [[#5. Just Cause Dismissal | Section V.C.5: Just Cause Dismissal]] for more information.


There is conflicting case law on whether an employer would have just cause to dismiss an employee who sues the employer while still employed. As a result, prior to suing an employer while the claimant employee is still working or on a period of notice, claimants should carefully research the law and compare the current law to the employee’s particular circumstances.   
There is conflicting case law on whether an employer would have just cause to dismiss an employee who sues the employer while still employed. As a result, prior to suing an employer while the claimant employee is still working or on a period of notice, claimants should carefully research the law and compare the current law to the employee’s particular circumstances.   


Sometimes, a written contract, or certain provisions within it, will be invalid. See [[Section V.C.2 Employment Contract Considerations (V.C)#2 | Section V.2: Employment Contract Considerations]] to determine whether the contract or any of its provisions are invalid.
Sometimes, a written contract, or certain provisions within it, will be invalid. See [[#2. Employment Contract Considerations | Section V.2: Employment Contract Considerations]] to determine whether the contract or any of its provisions are invalid.


== C. Termination of Employment ==
== C. Termination of Employment ==