Is a co-manager liable with the corporation for employment matters?

Alberta, Canada


The following excerpt is from Cardinal v. Willier, 2010 ABQB 238 (CanLII):

The claim against the Oostendorps is an attempt to pierce the corporate veil, on the basis that they as directors and shareholders are liable with the corporation for employment matters. Bagby v. Gustavson is cited as authority for this. Liability of Co-Manager

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