Alberta

Alberta’s economy thrives on its abundant oil and gas reserves, alongside thriving agriculture, forestry, and technology sectors. The cost of living varies across cities, with Calgary and Edmonton being more expensive. Wages are generally higher due to the lucrative energy industry.

Alberta Leaves & Compensation

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Alberta Employers – Time To Update Your Employment Contracts!

The Alberta Court of Justice in Sprong v Chinook Lifecare Association,

Checklist of Essential HR Policies for Alberta

The policies every employer operating in Alberta must have. What

Month In Review – Alberta

A round-up of recent laws, announcements and cases.

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Why Annual Employee Engagement Surveys Are Becoming Obsolete

For years, employee engagement surveys have been a standard HR practice. Most organizations conduct [...]

Pay Equity Checklist Federal

Canada’s Pay Equity Act requires federally regulated employers with 10 or more employees to take [...]

Pay Equity Compliance Checklist Tool

The federal government, Ontario, and Québec have adopted pay equity laws requiring employers in [...]

Federally Regulated Employers: Time To Review Employment Agreements After Ontario Court Strikes Down Termination Clause

As we approach the end of the first quarter of 2026, it is a good time for employers in Canada to [...]

Minimum Wage Rates Across Canada 2026 – Know The Laws Of Your Province

Seven provinces and territories increased their minimum wage rates for inflation this Spring [...]

Alberta Leaves & Compensation

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The Tumbler Ridge Tragedy: Is AI Above The Law?

Listen here What happens when a technology designed to serve humanity becomes complicit in its [...]

Canada Labour Code: New Equal Treatment Wage Obligations On The Horizon

The federal government is introducing a new equal wages framework under the Canada Labour Code (the [...]

Business Travel to Dangerous Destinations Safety Policy

The key to managing the risk is to get out in front of it by implementing a policy establishing [...]

Workplace Culture As An Excuse: Can A “Racist Culture” Be A Mitigating Factor?

A recent Alberta arbitration decision puts renewed focus on a familiar argument in workplace [...]

Pensions And Benefits: Recent Policy And Case Law

Legislative and regulatory initiatives are reshaping the landscape for pension plans and employee [...]

Can I Still Claim Constructive Dismissal If I Was Moved To An Easier Role?

Cynthia Lazar answers labour & employment questions in The Globe and Mail. THE QUESTION I was [...]

Sexual Assault After A Company Social Event: What Are The Employer’s Obligations?

At the beginning of the year, the Administrative Labour Tribunal (the "ALT") handed down a landmark [...]

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