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Top 3 Videos Explaining Human Rights Law in Alberta

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24 March 2025
Just Cause Today Might Not Be Just Cause Tomorrow
Human Rights Guidance on AHRT Section 26 Dismissals

In Prieur v AHS, 2025 AHRC 33, the Human Rights Tribunal overturned a Director’s dismissal of a gender discrimination complaint, finding it needed a hearing.

23 March 2025
AHRT Allows Amendment and Anonymization of Complaint

In Complainant v 4 Seasons Transport, 2025 AHRC 20, the Alberta human rights tribunal ordered a complaint to be anonymized.

4 March 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
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COVID-19 Religious Accommodation Case Allowed to Proceed

In Goman v Canadian Natural Resources Limited, 2025 AHRC 14, the Tribunal allowed a claim of religious accommodation involving COVID-19 to go to hearing.

20 February 2025
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Alberta Human Rights Tribunal Allows Additional Complainant

In Rodd v Autism Edmonton, the Alberta Human Rights Tribunal allowed a complainant to add a second complainant years after the initial complaint was filed.

22 January 2025
Document Disclosure of Medical Information in Alberta Human Rights

In Elliott v Imperial Oil Limited, 2024 AHRC 137, very broad disclosure of the complainants medical documents was ordered.

2 December 2024
pregnancy discrimination guide by calgary alberta employment law firm.
Employer Not Required to Provide Part-Time Work on Maternity Leave

In Trafford v ISCO, 2024 AHRC 149, a woman was not allowed to work part time and was denied commissions on maternity leave.

18 November 2024
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ESC Decision Causes Issue Estoppel In Alberta Human Rights

In Miciak v Sarah McLachlan School of Music, the AHRT adopted a decision from another forum that the complainant had been dismissed, not resigned.

15 October 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
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

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