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
[COVID-19] Temporary Updates to the Alberta Employment Standards Code
Changes to Unpaid Leave Employees who are unable to work because they are caring for children affected by school and daycare closures,... Read More
[FAQs] Employment Law
Can my employer terminate me for any reason? Yes. An employer can terminate whoever they want, whenever they want, so long as... Read More
[COVID-19] Best 5 Employer Options During the Coronavirus Pandemic
The past two weeks have been surreal. Many employees and employers are hanging on by a thread, mentally and financially. Many employees... Read More
[COVID-19] EI Benefits & Other Financial Aid: A Guide For Employees
In the past couple of weeks, the Federal Government has announced extensive changes to financial aid for individuals affected by the global... Read More
[COVID-19] Duty to Accommodate: Best Practices for Employers
The following provides general guidance to employers and does not amount to legal advice. If you require further information on your legal... Read More
[COVID-19] Alberta Employment Termination: I got fired. Or Did I? Now What?
Some call it being “laid off”. Some say I was “terminated”, or the infamous, “I got fired from my job”. They all... Read More
[COVID-19] Employee Assistance from the Alberta Government
Where do I apply for emergency funding? Albertans who are self-isolating and unable to work can now apply online for emergency one-time... Read More
Are You Being Harassed or Bullied at Work?
Bullying is often associated with kids, their issues at school or online cyberbullying. Unfortunately, bullying and harassment do not just affect minors.... Read More
