by Employment Lawyers Calgary | 1313/0303/25252525
By Stephen Dugandzic Overview: In Alberta, an employer cannot arbitrarily cut an employee’s pay without risking legal consequences. Employment laws and court rulings limit an employer’s ability to unilaterally reduce wages. Significant pay cuts made without the...
by Employment Lawyers Calgary | 1212/0303/25252525
By Stephen Dugandzic Every written employment agreement in Alberta should include certain fundamental clauses to comply with the Employment Standards Code (ESC) and other legislation. Alberta law sets minimum standards for wages, hours, overtime, vacations, leaves,...
by Employment Lawyers Calgary | 1111/0303/25252525
By Stephen Dugandzic Statutory Framework (Employment Standards Code) In Alberta, the Employment Standards Code (ESC) sets minimum requirements for termination notice or pay. Generally, an employer must give an employee advance notice of termination or pay in lieu of...
by Employment Lawyers Calgary | 1010/0303/25252525
By Stephen Dugandzic Systemic discrimination in employment against disabled individuals in Canada occurs when workplace policies, practices, and attitudes create barriers to hiring, advancement, and equal treatment. While Canadian legislation prohibits discrimination...
by Employment Lawyers Calgary | 0909/0303/25252525
By Stephen Dugandzic In Alberta, reasonable notice of termination is calculated based on both statutory and common law frameworks. The Employment Standards Code (ESC) sets the minimum legal requirements, while common law (judge-made law) may provide greater notice...