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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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Alberta’s First Application for Streamlined Trial Fails

Arsenault v Big Rock, 2024 ABKB 387 is an Alberta Court of King’s Bench decision where the Court found a matter unsuitable for streamlined trial

4 July 2024
New Alberta Resignation Wrongful Dismissal Case
Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Penalties Found Reasonable

Neustaedter v Alberta, 2024 ABCA 238 is an Alberta Court of Appeal decision where OHS fines against a company and some employees were upheld

2 July 2024
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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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Drug Test Policy Upheld As Reasonable Re Cannabis = Just Cause

In Quong v Lafarge, 2024 ABKB 340, an employer had just cause to terminate an employee for failing a drug test and then refusing to follow drug policy

18 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
Is Holding A Beer Serious Enough Misconduct For Just Cause?

Bulldog Energy v Brown, is an employment standards appeal decision where an employer unsuccessfully claimed just cause to dismiss an employee.

12 June 2024
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More Alberta Pushback on McAllister Costs

VLM v Dominey is an Alberta decision where the Court declined to award costs tied to legal fees and instead awarded Schedule C.

7 June 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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