In a groundbreaking decision, the Alberta Court of King’s Bench recognized the common law tort of harassment in the case of Alberta Health Services vs. Johnston. This marked a significant departure from the stance taken by other Canadian provinces, including Ontario,...
The Alberta Government has announced changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Code that will take effect on March 31, 2023. These changes, which were introduced in December 2022, will affect employers’ health and safety obligations in areas such as first...
The year 2021 saw Canada Hrecording several glorious moments with regard to labour laws. From Ontario’s Working for Workers Act to British Columbia’s historic paid sick leave, it has been an eventful year. Let’s take a quick recap of HR updates that made...
New changes to occupational health and safety laws of Alberta took effect on December 1, 2021. The new act removed duplication and simplified the language to make OHS laws easier to understand. Here’s the overview of significant changes to the Occupational...