Employers’ Obligations to Employees Extend Beyond Termination
A decision of the Ontario Superior Court has clarified the expectation and obligation on employers when they terminate employees. Read more.
I didn’t get a raise because of child-care obligations. Is this discrimination?
Globe And Mail Contribution ANDREA YUSPECIAL TO THE GLOBE AND MAILPUBLISHED APRIL 18, 2021UPDATED APRIL 20, 2021 THE QUESTION I am working from…
Severance Package Reviews in Alberta
It’s never a good idea to accept a severance or termination pay, or sign anything from your employer until you know your rights in Alberta.
Rights to Overtime Pay in Alberta – Fresca V. CIBC
Fresca v. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce is reportedly the largest unpaid overtime class action ever launched in Canada. Read more.
5 tips to consider in your new employment contract
Employment contracts in Alberta are not created equally an employment contract is one of the most important documents you’ll be asked to sign.
Are Non-Competition Clauses Enforceable in Alberta?
Some employees are surprised to find out that their options are restricted after they leave their job. These are non-competition clauses.
Termination Clauses in Alberta Employment Contracts
Bryant v Parkland School Division, 2021 ABQB 391 More on Alberta Termination Clauses I estimate that a busy employment law practitioner will review…
Constructive Dismissal Due to COVID-19
Employers have obligations to their employees even during the economic downturn Alberta is in & should be aware of constructive dismissals.
If I’m laid off in Alberta should I keep my new job off social media?
Globe And Mail Contribution ANDREA YUSPECIAL TO THE GLOBE AND MAIL THE QUESTION I was laid off last year from a company after…
What to Do (and Not Do) After You Have Been Fired in Alberta
Getting fired, unfortunately, can happen to the best of us. Regardless of the reason, what should you do if you’ve been fired? Learn more.
What You Need to Know if You’ve Lost Your Job in Alberta
Even at the best of times, losing your job can be stressful. When it happens in times of recession, it becomes even more…
Temporary Layoffs and COVID-19 in Alberta: What You Need to Know
Important changes were made to employment law in Alberta in June of this year to help businesses cope with the extreme measures taken…
Alberta Termination & Severance Pay Rights & What You Need to Know
You may be surprised just how many employers in Alberta are either not fully aware of their obligations or willfully neglect them when…
Severance Packages During the COVID-19 Pandemic
It will take some time for the Plaintiffs claiming wrongful dismissal in the COVID-19 era to get to trial. So, we don’t know…
COVID-19: the Human Rights Act, Family Status and Marital Status
As the world at large adjusts to the new reality of living with the risk of the COVID-19 virus, many individuals struggle with…
Employee Rights during the COVID-19 Pandemic
he COVID-19 pandemic has thrust all of Canadian society into upheaval, and it is particularly a difficult time for Canadian employees who are…
Don’t Badmouth Your Employer or Former Employer!
Joe, an employee at ABC Corp., is dismissed from his job. He goes home, and before he has had a chance to consult…
Dunbar v Northern Air: Case Comment
Dunbar v Northern Air, 2019 ABPC 179 is a recent case of the Alberta Provincial Court. I write this case comment because this…
An Employee’s Conduct After Termination Can Come Back to Haunt Them
In the context of termination of employment, our Courts have found that conduct that occurs even after an employee is terminated can affect whether an employer…
Limitation Clauses – Keep Your Contract!
Employees, particularly younger employees entering the workforce for the first time, will occasionally fail to thoroughly review or negotiate the terms of their…
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