BC Court of Appeal Affirms Arbitration and Choice-of-Law Provisions in Incentive Plan

The British Columbia Court of Appeal’s decision in Aspen Technology, Inc. v. Wiederhold, 2025 BCCA 261, provides significant guidance on the enforceability of arbitration clauses embedded in employment incentive plans. The appellate court reversed a lower court’s decision, ordering a stay in favour of arbitration and clarifying several important legal principles relevant to employers and employees alike.Read More