Author: Colin Edstrom

Colin Edstrom*

Colin's practice focuses on labour and employment law, workers' compensation, occupational health and safety, privacy law and human rights. He is a trusted advisor and counsel to workplaces of all…

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SCC Confirms that Human Rights Code Applies to Employees Who Do Not Share the Same Employer

The British Columbia Human Rights Code prohibits discrimination in employment.
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Think Twice when Dismissing an Employee Prior to the First Day of Work

Most employers are aware of the obligation to provide an employee with notice of termination or pay in lieu of notice.
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“I Quit!” Does Not Always Mean “I Quit”

Employees who voluntarily resign from their employment cannot successfully sue their employers for wrongful dismissal.
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Defamation and Reference Checks

Reference checks can put former employers in an awkward position. Employers want to tell the truth but may be concerned about the potential legal consequences of providing a bad reference.
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Court of Appeal Provides Clarity on Aggravated Damages Flowing from Wrongful Dismissal

A recent case from our Court of Appeal articulates the standard required to establish an entitlement to aggravated damages resulting from a wrongful dismissal.
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Alberta to Overhaul Workplace Rules for First Time in Almost 30 Years

The Alberta government recently introduced a bill to modernize Alberta’s workplace laws entitled the Fair Family-Friendly Workplaces Act.
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Provincial Government Bans Mandatory High Heels in Workplaces

The provincial government recently amended the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation to ban the practice of requiring employees to wear high heels in the workplace.
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