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Understanding Employment Disputes in Alberta

30 Jun: Understanding Employment Disputes in Alberta

Part V: Dispute Resolution: What Happens When There’s a Conflict? – Understanding Employment Disputes in Alberta Welcome back to our…

You received a termination of employment letter in Alberta. Now what

10 Jun: You received a termination of employment letter in Alberta. Now what?

You received a termination of employment letter in Alberta. Now what? WHY REVIEW YOUR EMPLOYMENT TERMINATION LETTER? THE PROCESS OF…

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14 Mar: Decoding The Legal Jargon: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Your Employment in Canada (Part 2)

Decoding The Legal Jargon: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Your Employment in Canada (Part 2) Key Components of Your Employment…

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28 Feb: Decoding The Legal Jargon: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Your Employment in Canada (Part 1)

Decoding The Legal Jargon: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding Your Employment in Canada (Part 1) Introduction: Employment agreements form the…

Termination letter in alberta review

22 Feb: Termination Letter in Alberta Review

You Received a Termination of Employment Letter in Alberta. Now What? The Necessity of Having Your Termination Letter Reviewed by…

Maternity leave in Alberta

22 Feb: Maternity leave in Alberta

Maternity, Paternity, and Parental Leave in Alberta: Understanding the Policies and Implications Alberta, has established specific policies regarding maternity, paternity,…

Human Rights Lawyers in Calgary

19 Feb: Human Rights Lawyers Calgary

Human Rights Lawyers in Calgary Understanding Your Human Rights: Osuji & Smith Lawyers, Calgary In an era where awareness and…

Am I being constructively dismissed Constructive Dismissal in Alberta

10 Feb: Am I being constructively dismissed? Constructive Dismissal in Alberta

Am I being constructively dismissed? CONSTRUCTIVE DISMISSAL IN ALBERTA The term “constructive dismissal” can be confusing for many employees. Let’s…

Severance Package Reviews Calgary Employment Lawyers

05 Feb: Severance Package Reviews | Calgary Employment Lawyers

SEVERANCE PACKAGE REVIEWS | CALGARY EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS The Importance of Legal Review for Your SEVERANCE PACKAGE IN ALBERTA: What You…

Will sexual harassment always lead to dismissal for cause in Alberta

03 Feb: Will sexual harassment always lead to dismissal for cause in Alberta?

Will SEXUAL HARASSMENT always lead to dismissal for cause in Alberta? For employers, allegation of sexual harassment by one employee…

The impact of signing severance packages ‘just like that’ in Alberta

24 Jan: Severance Package Reviews in Calgary, Alberta

SEVERANCE PACKAGE REVIEWS in Calgary, Alberta In the evolving landscape of employment and labor law, severance packages have become a…

ALBERTA EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS RULES

18 Jan: Alberta Employment Standards Rules

Alberta Employment Standards Rules The Alberta Employment Standards Rules provide the minimum standards that employers in Alberta must meet. These…

PROCESSING OF EMPLOYEE PERSONAL DATA UNDER THE ALBERTA PERSONAL INFORMATION PROTECTION ACT THE REASONABLE TEST

21 Nov: PROCESSING OF EMPLOYEE PERSONAL DATA UNDER THE ALBERTA PERSONAL INFORMATION PROTECTION ACT

PROCESSING OF EMPLOYEE PERSONAL DATA UNDER THE ALBERTA PERSONAL INFORMATION PROTECTION ACT: THE REASONABLE TEST OVERVIEW OF THE PERSONAL INFORMATION…

Your Calgary Employment Lawyers Osuji & Smith Lawyers

03 Nov: Your Calgary Employment Lawyers: Osuji & Smith

YOUR CALGARY EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS: Osuji & Smith The legal framework governing employment relationships in Calgary Alberta is both complex and…

Employees terminated for cause on grounds of misconduct can still claim EI successfully in Alberta. Osuji & Smith, Calgary employment lawyers explain

31 Oct: Employees terminated for cause on grounds of misconduct can still claim EI successfully in Alberta

EMPLOYEES TERMINATED FOR CAUSE on grounds of misconduct can still claim EI successfully in Alberta. Osuji & Smith, CALGARY EMPLOYMENT…

Understanding After-Hours Compensation Insights from Calgary Employment Lawyers, Osuji & Smith Lawyers

30 Oct: Are employees in Alberta entitled to be paid for work done after hours?

Are employees in Alberta entitled to be paid for work done after hours? CALGARY EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS, Osuji & Smith Lawyers Explain…

Assessing employee liability at holiday parties hosted by their employer. Alberta employment lawyers, Osuji & Smith Lawyers Explain

29 Oct: Assessing employee liability at holiday parties hosted by their employer in Alberta

Assessing employee liability at holiday parties hosted by their employer in Alberta. ALBERTA EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS, Osuji & Smith Lawyers Explain…

The dangerous impact of your silence when your employment duties change at work in Alberta. Alberta employment lawyers, Osuji & Smith Lawyers Explain

27 Oct: The dangerous impact of your silence when your employment duties change at work in Alberta

The dangerous impact of your silence when your employment duties change at work in Alberta. ALBERTA EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS, Osuji &…

How to Break Free from those ‘Non-Competition’ and ‘Non-Disclosure’ Clauses in Alberta Alberta Employment Lawyers, Osuji & Smith Lawyers Explain

25 Oct: How to Break Free from those ‘Non-Competition’ and ‘Non-Disclosure’ Clauses in Alberta?

How to Break Free from those ‘NON-COMPETITION’ AND ‘NON-DISCLOSURE’ CLAUSES IN ALBERTA? Alberta Employment Lawyers, Osuji & Smith Lawyers Explain…

The impact of signing severance packages ‘just like that’ in Alberta

23 Oct: The impact of signing severance packages ‘just like that’ in Alberta

The impact of signing severance packages ‘just like that’ in Alberta The Consequences of Hastily Signing Severance Packages in Alberta,…

What exactly is ‘progressive discipline’ in the eyes of the court to justify dismissal ‘for cause’ in Alberta

21 Oct: What exactly is ‘progressive discipline’ in the eyes of the Alberta courts to justify dismissal ‘for cause’?

What exactly is ‘progressive discipline’ in the eyes of the Alberta courts to justify DISMISSAL ‘FOR CAUSE’? Understanding ‘Progressive Discipline’:…

The courts in Alberta are very interested in the ‘manner of your dismissal’ much more than the cause, and here’s why

19 Oct: The Alberta courts are very interested in the manner of your dismissal much more than the cause, and here’s why

The Alberta courts are very interested in the ‘manner of your dismissal’ much more than the cause, and here’s why…

Are employers at liberty to change your termination ‘without cause’ to ‘just cause”, and even claim on it in Alberta

17 Oct: Are employers in Alberta at liberty to change your termination ‘without cause’ to ‘just cause”, and even claim on it?

Are employers in Alberta at liberty to change your TERMINATION WITHOUT CAUSE to JUST CAUSE, and even claim on it?…

Challenging Termination Provisions in Employment Contracts in Alberta - Insights from Osuji & Smith Employment Lawyers

15 Oct: Challenging Termination Provisions in Employment Contracts in Alberta

Challenging Termination Provisions in EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS IN ALBERTA – Insights from Osuji & Smith EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS The realm of employment…

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05 Oct: I have been put on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) – What now?

I have been put on a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) –  What now? When an employer puts an employee on…

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04 Jul: Top 3 Employment Lawyers in Calgary, Alberta: Protecting Your Rights in the Workplace

Top 3 Employment Lawyers in Calgary, Alberta: Protecting Your Rights in the Workplace If you are facing workplace issues or…

Calgary EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS BEYOND WRITTEN TERMS

11 Apr: Calgary EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS: BEYOND WRITTEN TERMS

EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS: BEYOND WRITTEN TERMS There is a proverb that goes, “A snake that you can see, does not bite.”…

Watch Out for the Termination Clause in Alberta! Termination Clause in an Employment Contract

22 Mar: Watch Out for the Termination Clause in Alberta! Termination Clause in an Employment Contract

Watch Out for the Termination Clause in Alberta! Termination Clause in an Employment Contract Congratulations! You have secured your dream…

My employer refuses to accommodate my childcare obligations. Can I do anything about this in Alberta

06 Mar: My employer refuses to accommodate my childcare obligations. Can I do anything about this in Alberta?

My employer refuses to accommodate my childcare obligations. Can I do anything about this in Alberta? The short answer is…

Termination of Employment – Importance of a Clear Termination Clause in Alberta

28 Feb: Termination of Employment – Importance of a Clear Termination Clause in Alberta

TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT – IMPORTANCE OF A CLEAR TERMINATION CLAUSE IN ALBERTA Where an employer terminates the employment of an…

Cutting Your Losses The Duty to Mitigate in Wrongful Dismissal Lawsuits in Alberta - Top Three Best Rated Employment Lawyers in Calgary

25 Feb: Cutting Your Losses: The Duty to Mitigate in Wrongful Dismissal Lawsuits in Alberta

Cutting Your Losses: THE DUTY TO MITIGATE IN WRONGFUL DISMISSAL LAWSUITS IN ALBERTA A recent King’s Bench case shows that…

Osuji & Smith was recently informed that the Alberta Court of Queen's Bench decision in one of our cases, Oostlander v. Cervus Equipment Corporation

20 Aug: Groundbreaking Severance Ruling Landmark Victory For Calgary Employment Law Firm

Alberta employment decision considers ‘holistic’ work history in awarding claim Groundbreaking Severance Ruling Landmark Victory For CALGARY EMPLOYMENT LAW FIRM…

We have recently obtained a Judgment for 2 years severance termi

21 Mar: Osuji & Smith Lawyers, calgary employment lawyers obtained a judgment for 2 years severance termination pay rarely granted in-alberta

Osuji & Smith calgary employment lawyers obtained a judgment for 2 years severance termination pay rarely granted in-alberta for a…

Can I refuse to tell my employer my vaccination status as it inf

01 Mar: Can I refuse to tell my employer my vaccination status as it infringes my privacy rights?

Can I refuse to tell my employer my vaccination status as it infringes my privacy rights? Canada as a whole…

Limits on the enforcement of company policies and procedures

10 Jan: Limits on the enforcement of company policies and procedures

Limits on the enforcement of company policies and procedures Companies’ policies and procedures are designed to regulate their operation. What…

Transition from a contractor to an employee

08 Jan: Transition from a contractor to an employee

Transition from a contractor to an employee Under common law, an employer is required to provide an employee reasonable notice…

Calgary Employment Lawyers - What constitutes a valid resignation by law in Alberta?

06 Dec: What constitutes a valid resignation by law in Alberta?

What constitutes a valid resignation by law in Alberta? To protect employees’ rights, Alberta law obligates employers to meet certain…

Calgary employment lawyers on What are the employment law implications of employees working remotely

08 Nov: Calgary Employment Lawyers on What are the employment law implications of employees working remotely

CALGARY EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS on What are the employment law implications of employees working remotely What are the employment law implications…

A SYNOPTIC LEGAL ANALYSIS OF NON-COMPETE CLAUSES IN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS

22 Oct: A SYNOPTIC LEGAL ANALYSIS OF NON-COMPETE CLAUSES IN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS

A SYNOPTIC LEGAL ANALYSIS OF NON-COMPETE CLAUSES IN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS Introduction It is realistically presumptive that in the effort of…

Courts’ Intolerance for Employers’ Post-Termination Behavior

21 Oct: Courts’ Intolerance for Employers’ Post-Termination Behavior

Courts’ Intolerance for Employers’ Post-Termination Behavior A recent Ontario Superior Court decision reminds employers that they can be held liable…

Calgary Parenting Challenges How do Alberta’s Maternal and Parental Leave Rules Work

15 Jul: Parenting Challenges: How do Alberta’s Maternal and Parental Leave Rules Work?

Parenting Challenges: How do Alberta’s MATERNAL AND PARENTAL LEAVE RULES Work? Imagine you’re an employee on parental leave. Your job…

Osuji & Smith Employment Lawyers Advise Calgary Employees Facing Layoffs

14 May: Osuji & Smith Employment Lawyers Advise Calgary Employees Facing Layoffs

Osuji & Smith EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS Advise Calgary Employees Facing Layoffs Alberta employees in multiple sectors have faced unprecedented layoffs over…

Osuji and Smith Employment Lawyers Help Calgary Employees with Top-Rated Employment Law Services

05 May: Osuji & Smith Employment Lawyers Help Calgary Employees with Top-Rated Employment Law Services

Osuji & Smith EMPLOYMENT LAWYERS Help Calgary Employees with Top-Rated Employment Law Services Osuji & Smith, an award-winning full service…

What is an Employer’s Duty to Accommodate Calgary Employment Lawyers

17 Mar: What is an Employer’s Duty to Accommodate?

What is an Employer’s Duty to Accommodate? Section 7 of the Alberta Human Rights Act prevents discrimination against an employee…