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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
Employment lawyer consultation guide written by Bow River Law LLP in Calgary, Alberta.
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
Man that has experienced damages due to an unjust dismissal.
Alberta Human Rights – $40,000 General Damages + 50% Lost Wages

In Silliker v Suncor, 2024 AHRC 91, the AHRT found that Suncor discriminatorily terminated the employment of an employee on disability leave.

25 June 2024
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Alberta Human Rights: Vaccination Policy Found Reasonable

In JR v U of A, 2024 AHRC 82, mandatory public health measures taken the U of A during the Pandemic were considered reasonable and justifiable.

24 June 2024
Workplace Gaslighting and Employment Law in Alberta

Uncover the insidious tactics of workplace gaslighting and explore the legal parameters available under Alberta employment law. In recent years,…

12 June 2024
Major Alberta Human Rights Costs Award for Hearing Misconduct

In the Oliva et al v Gursoy, 2024 AHRC 81 Alberta human rights costs decision, the respondent’s misbehavior in the hearing was reprimanded.

27 May 2024
Zarooben Case
The Human Rights Price Tag of Pepper Spray Discrimination

John v Edmonton Police, 2024 AHRC 79 is a human rights damages hearing regarding an incident where black men were pepper sprayed by police.

14 May 2024
Employers Unlikely to Get Costs In Alberta Human Rights

Karpetz v Syncrude, 2024 AHRC 64 is an Alberta Human Rights decision where an employer won a human rights case but was not awarded costs

30 April 2024
Pregnancy Discrimination Maternity Leave Employer Obligations Under Alberta Human Rights Act
A Guide to Human Rights Law and Workplace Discrimination in Alberta

Learn about the complexities of human rights law and workplace discrimination in Alberta with this comprehensive guide. Human rights law…

15 April 2024
Employment Policy Drafting Reviews by Workplace lawyers in Calgary, Alberta.
Accommodation For An Alberta Human Rights Hearing

In JD v City of Calgary, 2024 AHRC 49 a complainant was allowed an in-person hearing but refused an accommodation request to record the hearing

8 April 2024
pregnancy discrimination guide by calgary alberta employment law firm.
New Biggest Human Rights Damages Case in Alberta

Oliva, Pascoe, and Strong v Gursoy, 2024 AHRC 45 is an Alberta human rights decision with the highest general damages award in AB history, among other things

19 March 2024
Employment contract guide by award-winning workplace law firm, Bow River Law LLP.
Employment Contract Guide by Award-Winning Calgary Workplace Law Firm

Looking to navigate the complexities of employment contracts? Our comprehensive guide, brought to you by an award-winning Calgary workplace law…

8 February 2024

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