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28 April 2025
Severance Negotiation Process by Calgary Employment Lawyer at Bow River Law LLP.
King’s Bench Permits Disclosure of Some Details of Class-Action Settlement

In Steele v Leduc, the parties disagreed what the settlement agreement allowed to be disclosed. The Court allowed the plaintiffs’ application to disclose.

16 April 2025
A woman who is stressed out because of covid-19 lay-offs and dismissals
Sexual Harassment Discrimination Case Fails Based on Credibility

In Pujji v Liquor King Spruce Grove, the Alberta Human Rights Tribunal rejected a sexual harassment claim, finding the complainant was not credible.

25 February 2025
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
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
Pregnancy Discrimination in Alberta Workplaces: A Guide

Pregnancy discrimination is a serious issue that can have devastating effects on pregnant individuals and their careers. In Alberta, Canada, there are…

2 November 2023
constructive dismissal in calgary, alberta
Constructive Dismissal in Alberta: The Ultimate Guide

In the realm of employment law, constructive dismissal is a concept that is both complex and consequential. For employees in…

24 September 2023
Alberta Recognizes New Tort of Harassment!

AHS v Johnston, 2023 ABKB 209 (Feasby) recognizes a new tort of Harassment in Alberta, which could be used in employment law cases

28 May 2023
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Sexual Harassment Claim Denied Based On Credibility

In Omeltchenko v Alberta, 2023 AHRC 18, the AHRT denied a human rights gender discrimination (sexual harassment) claim on the basis of credibility

17 February 2023
Worker that has been injured and harassed by his employers
Mega Damages in Constructive Dismissal Case Involving Violence

In Osmani v Universal Structural Restorations, 2022 ONSC 6979, an employee was punched in the testicles and awarded damages against manager and employer

20 December 2022
Old Evidence Not Barred By Limitations In Constructive Dismissal

In HFX Broadcasting v Cochrane, 2022 NSCA 67, an employer failed to have old evidence of harassment disallowed in constructive dismissal case

21 November 2022
Sexual Assault Grievance Timelines Not Always Extended in Alberta

In Alberta v AUPE, 2022 CanLii 45552, an Alberta Arbitrator found he did not have authority to extend CA grievance timelines in sexual assault case.

8 August 2022

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