A railway conductor’s dismissal for accumulating demerits has been overturned after an arbitrator found that discipline imposed following a failed efficiency test was inappropriate under the company’s… Free Membership Required …
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Alberta worker wins appeal over retirement reduction to WCB benefits at age 65
An Alberta worker has won an appeal overturning a Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) decision that reduced his benefits at age 65, with the tribunal ruling there was sufficient evidence he …
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The Human Rights Tribunal of Alberta has dismissed a pharmacy assistant’s complaint that Rexall Pharmacies discriminated against her by requiring COVID-19 rapid testing when she declined vaccination o… Free Membership …
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Employment ContractsSubscriber ContentWrongful Dismissal
PREMIUM Alberta court awards 18 months’ notice to longtime securities employee
The Court of King’s Bench of Alberta has ruled that a former Stephen Avenue Securities Inc. employee was continuously employed for 24 years and not a casual worker, overturning a… …
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AccommodationFeatured
Accommodation delays, payroll errors were administrative flubs – not discrimination: Tribunal
The Human Rights Tribunal of Alberta has dismissed a complaint from an Environment and Protected Areas employee who alleged he faced discrimination on the basis of physical and mental disability. …
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The Human Rights Tribunal of Alberta has dismissed a complaint by a Brandt Tractor employee who alleged the company discriminated against him because of his physical disability. The tribunal upheld …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Library director in Valleview, Alta., excluded from union certification as manager
The Alberta Labour Relations Board has ruled that a library director who supervises three employees and has independent authority to hire and terminate staff performs managerial functions and cannot j… …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
City of Edmonton ruling finds employer cannot dictate union bargaining representatives
The Alberta Labour Relations Board has ruled that the City of Edmonton breached its duty to bargain in good faith when it refused to meet with transit workers’ union representatives …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Alberta court dismisses mechanic’s wrongful dismissal claim against New West Truck Centres
The Alberta Court of Justice has dismissed a 73-year-old mechanic’s claim for wrongful dismissal against New West Truck Centres, finding it was not unreasonable for him to return to work …
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Subscriber ContentWrongful Dismissal
PREMIUM Failure to warn worker about his poor performance prior to firing costs Alberta employer 10 months’ notice
An Alberta company must pay 10 months’ salary to a product specialist it fired for cause after the court found the employer failed to provide adequate warning about performance issues.… …