Monthly Archives: November 2024
For the week ending November 29, 2024
Update to a bizarre story: The Red Deer judge who put a defence lawyer in jail after the two had a spat has offered an apology to the lawyer: https://edmontonjournal.com/news/crime/red-deer-lawyer-jailing-judge-apology Perusing the new applications report published by the Alberta Labour … Continue reading
For the week ending November 22, 2024
My third favourite Christmas movie, Home Alone, premiered in theatres 34 years ago this week. Canonically, Kevin McCallister would be 42 years old now… As part of a constructive dismissal claim, the plaintiff argued the employer was guilty of negligent … Continue reading
For the week ending November 15, 2024
Thank you for your service. Lest we forget… This one is not really employment-related, but it’s a good reminder to be careful when notarizing documents and be careful not to help further OPCA mumbo jumbo. After successfully appealing sanctions ordered … Continue reading
For the week ending November 8, 2024
The world didn’t end this week, but I guess it’s still early… The Ontario Court of Appeal finds the clear, broad terms of the minutes of settlement and release extinguish the rights of the plaintiff to payment for stock units … Continue reading
For the week ending November 1, 2024
Bit of a slow week, I guess? The Alberta legislature is back in session and the first bill tabled amends the Alberta Bill of Rights to give individuals with capacity the right to refuse vaccines or other medical treatment. Vaccine … Continue reading
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