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.

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In Zajicek v Intrapac (ABKB, 2024 Unreported), an Alberta Court found that summary trial was appropriate in a constructive dismissal case

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Tolentino v HMK Alberta, 2023 AHRC 112 is a case where an employer took steps to avoid a discrimination award after racist comments by one person

Van Hee v Glenmore Inn, 2023 ABCJ 244 is an Alberta Court of Justice case where a constructive dismissal based on unpaid vaccination leave failed.

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In Calgary Climbing Centre v Jones, 2023 CanLII 76366 (AB ESA), an employee put on COVID leave was found to be dismissed when not later recalled

In Elmsdale Landscaping v Hiltz, 2003 NSCA 56, a sod worker was constructively dismissed and got 12 months severance despite refusing to return to work

In Northern Air Charter v Dunbar, 2023 ABKB 171, the Alberta Court of King’s Bench dealt with many employment law issues and dismissed a PC appeal

In G Force Oilfield v Winter, 2022 (AB ESA), constructive dismissal was found despite evidence the employee resigned amidst a spat with his boss