Surrogate NC Forms Explained
Some Background Information When someone dies in Alberta, their Executor, whether appointed by law or by the deceased’s Last Will, must complete... Read More
Personal Representative (Executor) Responsibilities
If you’ve been appointed as an Estate Executor, or Personal Representative, for the first time, it can be daunting to know where... Read More
Navigating Workplace Accommodations: Common Questions from Employers
This article will look at two of the most common questions that arise when Alberta employers are attempting to fulfill their duty... Read More
Severance Review
Why Do I Need a Severance Review in Alberta? In Alberta, employees are entitled to the minimum amount of notice or pay... Read More
Termination for Cause in Alberta
What is “Just-Cause” Termination in Alberta? An employee may be terminated for cause if the employer has proof that the employee has... Read More
Without Cause Termination in Alberta
What Does It Mean to Be Terminated “Without Cause” in Alberta? When an employee is terminated without cause, it means they are... Read More
What is “Reasonable Notice” in Alberta?
Reasonable notice refers to the timeframe an employer must give an employee when their employment is ending, or will otherwise be undergoing... Read More
Constructive Dismissal
What is Constructive Dismissal in Alberta? A constructive dismissal occurs when an employer makes a unilateral and fundamental change to a term... Read More
Alberta Wrongful Dismissal: Info for Employees
What is a Wrongful Dismissal in Alberta? Wrongful dismissal occurs when an employee is dismissed or terminated from their employment but are... Read More
Personal Representative vs Executor vs Trustee: What’s the Difference?
It’s not uncommon for someone to say that they’re the “Executor” of a loved one’s Estate. You may have also heard of... Read More