Streamlined trials in Alberta – Appropriateness in employment matters
Recent amendments to the Alberta Rules of Court (the “Rules”)[1] have introduced a somewhat novel procedure called the streamlined trial. The procedure was developed to replace the previous summary trial process that was seldom used, and has now been repealed. […]
Alberta’s government seeks input on updates to OHS code; Saskatchewan adopted occupation health and safety changes in 2023
In a February 20, 2024 news release, the Alberta government expressed an intention to review and update the Occupational Health and Safety Code, Alta Reg 191/2021 (the “OHS Code”), the robust regulation that provides specific technical requirements for the control […]
When will the incorporation of a new company be oppressive?
Introduction A recent decision of the Alberta Court of King’s Bench, Wisser v CEM International Management Consultants Ltd,[1] involved the Court imposing personal liability against the directors of a corporation for damages for wrongful dismissal pursuant to the oppression remedy […]
Alberta creates COVID-19 vaccine paid leave
The Alberta Government has passed legislation amending the Employment Standards Code to provide employees with up to three hours of paid, job-protected leave to get the COVID-19 vaccine. The amendment applies to all full-time and part-time employees regardless of length […]
Alberta Government expands rapid testing program
UPDATE April 26, 2021: Businesses and service providers that want to access free rapid tests from the Government of Alberta will no longer be required to have a health-care provider oversee their screening program. For more information, see the Alberta […]
