Employment Law Blog

As part of Bow River Law LLP‘s commitment to legal excellence, we are often doing research and updating our knowledge in the law. In service of the public and profession, we then write legal blogs and news articles and post them here for your perusal.

Are you an Employment Lawyer looking for analysis on the latest case law in Alberta? You are in the right place! This employment law blog contains summary and analysis of most important case law in Alberta. It is easily searchable by precise date and keyword, with the option to search by more general categories as well.

NOTE: If you are only looking for legal highlights and more general employment law information, a better place to start is on our Resources pages.

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Latest Employment Law News Articles & Research

January 22, 2024

In Schifer v Edmonton, 2024 AHRC 1, a union entered a settlement for its membership and that caused the complaint...

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constructive dismissal employment law in calgary, alberta

January 10, 2024

In Caponero v AHRC and Kaizen Auto, 2024 ABKB 2, the ABKB found a termination release was not unconscionable...

December 11, 2023

In Pratt v West Coast Reduction, 2023 AHRC 97, discrimination was found even though the employee could not have returned...
How To Tell Contractor or Employee in Alberta.

December 7, 2023

Tolentino v HMK Alberta, 2023 AHRC 112 is a case where an employer took steps to avoid a discrimination award...
AHRC Guidance On Screening Function Post Complaint Conduct

November 10, 2023

In Gittins v Peddie Roofing, 2023 AHRC 103, the Alberta Human Rights Tribunal partially overturned a Director dismissal and provided...

November 2, 2023

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