The Alberta Human Rights Tribunal has upheld a decision to dismiss a human rights complaint by a former part-time security guard at Securitas Canada Limited. The guard, LH, had sought …
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FeaturedWorkplace Violence
Alberta court upholds prison sentence for cyclist who slashed worker in truck with knife following accident
Alberta’s Court of Appeal has upheld a 33-month prison sentence for a man who viciously attacked a worker in his truck following a minor collision with his bicycle. The appellant, …
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Fired Paladin Security worker, who says he is a Nigerian tribal chief, has religious discrimination case sent to human rights tribunal on appeal
A former employee of Paladin Security Group in Alberta, who claims he is a Nigerian tribal chief who was fired after taking time off for religious observations following the death …
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Albertans might soon see faster resolution to legal disputes with the introduction of a new streamlined trial process, set to take effect from Jan. 1, 2024. This new approach, replacing …
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The Honourable Mary Moreau has been appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada, a decision met with praise and commendation from the Law Society of Alberta. Bill Hendsbee, KC, President …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Alberta introduces legislation to expand use of ‘software engineer’ title
Alberta is set to broaden the eligibility criteria for the use of the title ‘software engineer’ in a bid to fuel the technology sector’s rapid expansion within the province. The …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Alberta businesses concerned about meeting new anti-slavery legislation deadlines: Survey
As the Canadian federal government gears up to implement its new anti-slavery legislation, a recent KPMG survey reveals that 62% of Alberta businesses are anxious about meeting the required reporting …
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The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, Arif Virani, has announced new appointments to the Court of Appeal and the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta. The announcement …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Former CFO awarded 18 months’ notice for wrongful dismissal, but Alberta court rejects bad-faith damages
In a summary judgment, the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta has ruled in favour of a former CFO in his wrongful dismissal lawsuit against Sproule Management GP Limited. The …
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Constructive Dismissal
Alberta court refuses summary judgement bid in constructive dismissal case again car dealership
An Alberta court has denied summary judgement in the case of two former finance and insurance (F&I) business managers at Varsity Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, a car dealership The plaintiffs, …