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Top Wrongful Dismissal Videos by Employment Lawyers in Alberta

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30 June 2025
Demotion After Mat Leave = Aggravated Constructive Dismissal

McFarlane v. King Ursa Inc., 2025 ONSC 3553, provides a strong example of the risks to employers of demoting employees…

30 June 2025
No Poisoned Work Environment Discrimination – Employer Made An Effort

In Wasacase v The Ranchmen’s Club, 2025 AHRC 62, an employer was not liable for discrimination involving racial comments in a private conversation.

25 June 2025
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$50,000 General Damages for Sexual Harassment- By Affidavit Evidence

In Complainant v 4 Seasons Transport, 2025 AHRC 63, a casual admin assistant was awarded $50,000 for serious sexual harassment.

17 June 2025
Verbal Human Rights Settlements May Be Final – Even If Self Rep Gets Lawyer After

In Complainant v Respondent, 2025 AHRC 60 the Alberta Human Rights Tribunal enforced a verbal agreement against a self-represented complainant.

10 June 2025
Complainant’s Conduct Considered in rejecting DFR Complaint

In Frisch v Pipefitters Local 488, a union member was fired and the union did not grieve. His Duty of Fair Representation complaint was dismissed.

26 May 2025
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Navigating Employment Law:3 Essential Videos for Alberta Workers

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23 May 2025
Alberta Human Rights Commission Case On Duty to Inquire

In Hart v Westmount Place, 2025 AHRC 52, a condo owed a procedural and substantive duty to inquire in order to accommodate a blind owner.

20 May 2025
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ACJ Finds It Has Some Limited Jurisdiction Over Discrimination Allegations

In Yee v Westjet, 2025 ABCJ 87 an employer was found not to have just cause to dismiss an employee who did not comply with a mandatory vaccination policy

14 May 2025
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AHRC Awards Mid-Hearing Adjournments and Costs Rarely, But Not Never

In yet another Elliott v Imperial Oil decision, the AHRC allowed an adjournment and awarded costs

7 May 2025
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Personal Use of Work Computer Was Not Just Cause

In Concrete Inc. v De Guzman, the AB Employment Standards Review Body found an employee had violated a personal use policy, but it wasn’t cause.

29 April 2025
How To Tell Contractor or Employee in Alberta.
Top 5 Most Popular Videos on Employment Law in Alberta

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28 April 2025
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2023 Employment Law Alberta Year in Review December 7, 2023
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How a wrongful dismissal can lead to $1.2 million in LTD benefits December 12, 2022
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2022 Employment Law Alberta Year in Review December 6, 2022
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Bow River Law has been recognized by the Globe and Mail as one of the best law firms in 2023 November 15, 2022
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One of Bow River Law’s leaders was awarded a spot in the 2023 Edition of Best Lawyers in Canada for work in labour and employment law August 29, 2022
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Calgary mayor's former chief of staff receives $104K payout after 3 months on job April 27, 2022
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Vaccine backlash: Calgary oil giant facing dozens of lawsuits from former employees over COVID-19 shot April 22, 2022
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Calgary man says he's owed $25K in unpaid wages by software company April 20, 2022
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Why is HR failing when it comes to harassment complaints? April 5, 2022
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2021 Employment Law Alberta Year in Review December 2, 2021
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Fired for violating COVID-19 protocols September 6, 2021
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Calgary employment lawyer explains what lifting mask and isolation requirements mean for the workplace July 30, 2021
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Could you be fired for refusing vaccination? July 23, 2021
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Could mandatory vaccinations become a condition of employment in some sectors? April 14, 2021
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Webber Academy asks judge to overturn Muslim prayer order April 1, 2021
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