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AHRC Guidance On Screening Function Post Complaint Conduct
“Temporary” Pay Cut of $7 = Constructive Dismissal

In Idris v Grand West Electric, 2024 ABCJ a Site Supervisor with a pay cut from $45 to $38 / hr was constructively dismissed and awarded 9 months’ severance.

15 September 2024
Employer Not Allowed to Play Dumb on Resignation
Human Rights Claim Dismissed For Refusing An Offer

In Lambert v CNRL, 2024 AHRC 105, a human rights complaint was dismissed because the complainant refused a reasonable settlement offer from CNRL.

9 September 2024
Discipline Imposed On Mayor Overturned As Unreasonable

In Clark v Medicine Hat (City), 2024 ABKB 321, the Court overturned disciplinary sanctions imposed on the mayor of medicine hat.

2 September 2024
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No Injunction For Soliciting Employees and Bidding on Prior Opportunity

In Southwest Design & Construction v Janssens, a former employer was unable to get an injunction regarding solicitation of employees and clients

26 August 2024
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Taking A New Job Elsewhere Is Not Necessarily Resignation

In Sara Consulting & Promotions v Macburnie, 2024 ABESAB 15, an employee on lay-off got another job and this was not considered resignation.

12 August 2024
Just Cause Today Might Not Be Just Cause Tomorrow
No Fixed Term + Low Notice Period for this Alberta Employee

In Sprong v Chinook Lifecare, 2024 ABCJ 163, the ACJ found that an employee was not on a fixed term and was only entitled to two weeks’ severance.

6 August 2024
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Alberta Court Rejects Non-Solicitation Injunction Application

In 1731271 Alberta Inc. v Reimer, 2024 ABKB 446, the Court refused to prevent a former employee and new employer from soliciting clients.

29 July 2024
Gaslighting at work by employer.
Insubordination + Insolence = Still Not Just Cause For Dismissal

T & T Disposal Services v Leask, the Alberta employment standards appeal body found no just cause despite several instances of employee misconduct

22 July 2024
Alberta’s First Successful Application for Streamlined Trial

Moore v Turner, 2024 ABKB 435 (Eamon J) appears to be the first decision in Alberta to proceed as a streamlined trial.

18 July 2024
Just Cause Today Might Not Be Just Cause Tomorrow
Just Cause Today Might Not Be Just Cause Tomorrow

In Blakkloud Hair Studio v. Hassan, 2024 ABESAB 12, an employer gave a final warning for misconduct that would have been just cause.

15 July 2024
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A Guide to Employment Lawyer Consultation in Calgary, Alberta

When facing employment issues, finding the right legal support is crucial. At Bow River Law, we offer experienced employment law…

10 July 2024
AHRC Guidance On Screening Function Post Complaint Conduct
Single Sexist Comment Is Not Just Cause

Sterling Crane v IUOE Local 955, 2024 CanLII 46844 is an Alberta arbitration decision where an arbitrator found there was no just cause for dismissal

9 July 2024
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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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