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Probationary Periods and Wrongful Dismissal in Alberta
Wrongful Dismissals and Probationary Periods in the Workplace You have been hired for a new position but on a probationary basis. What does that mean? What are your rights as ... more
COVID-19 Policies & Mandate Development In the Workplace
Legal Developments in the Landscape of COVID-19 Policies and the Workplace COVID-19 has been front of mind for most people for the better part of two years now. The ... more
Termination Clauses in Alberta Employment Contracts
Bryant v Parkland School Division, 2021 ABQB 391 More on Alberta Termination Clauses I estimate that a busy employment law practitioner will review (or perhaps draft) several dozen “termination ... more
If I’m laid off in Alberta should I keep my new job off social media?
Globe And Mail Contribution If I’m laid off should I keep my new job off social media - PDF Download
What to Do (and Not Do) After You Have Been Fired in Alberta
Job loss can be devastating. Perhaps you have lost more than just a pay-cheque; you may feel as though you’ve lost friends, a sense of position and purpose in the ... more
Alberta Termination & Severance Pay Rights & What You Need to Know
You may be surprised just how many employers in Alberta are either not fully aware of their obligations or willfully neglect them when terminating employees. That leads to many cases of wrongful ... more
An Employee’s Conduct After Termination Can Come Back to Haunt Them
In the context of termination of employment, our Courts have found that conduct that occurs even after an employee is terminated can affect whether an employer has just cause to terminate that employee. While ... more
Signed a Release? You May Still Have a Claim
For many, the termination of their employment comes as a shock. People often invest years of their lives into the jobs they perform and develop relationships with those they see on a ... more
Bad News for Employers: Bonuses Getting Harder to Withhold After Terminating Employment
It is now well established in Canada that when an employer terminates the employment of an employee without just cause, it must pay the employee both the notice period outlined in the ... more