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Employment and Labour Relations Climate Overhauled Again in Alberta
Bill 32: Restoring Balance in Alberta’s Workplaces Act, 2020, was introduced to Alberta’s legislative assembly in an effort to support Alberta’s economic recovery. The proposed changes aims to cut “red tape” for businesses providing employers greater operational and financial flexibility.
Read moreNAV CANADA permitted to establish multiple pay equity plans
On December 13, 2023, the federal Pay Equity Commissioner (the “Commissioner”) authorized NAV CANADA to establish two pay equity plans, despite unanimous opposition from the affected unions. Establishing multiple plans is an exception to the presumption under section 12 of the Pay Equity Act (the “Act”) in favour of an employer creating a single pay equity plan for its entire workforce. This decision is significant as it is one of the first decisions approving, in part, an application for multiple pay equity plans.
Read moreResignation or Constructive Dismissal for Non-Compliance with Mask Policy? Alberta Courts Weigh In.
AB Court ruled an employee who was put on an unpaid leave of absence due to refusing to comply with the employer’s mandatory Mask Policy, did not amount to constructive dismissal. Rather, the Court determined that the employee had resigned.
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