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I was listening to the "Behind the Trial" podcast (I recommend it if you are interested in the legal matters). In episode 2 there was a...
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craigfloden
- Sep 17, 2020
- 2 min
Fired in Alberta: Can I negotiate my Severance Offer
If you have been terminated, you have likely been provided with a time sensitive severance offer. We are often asked by employees if it...
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craigfloden
- Sep 16, 2020
- 1 min
Fired in Alberta: Deemed Coronavirus Terminations
Covid-19 shut Alberta businesses down in mid March; almost exactly 6 months ago. A large number of employees were laid off temporarily....
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craigfloden
- Sep 15, 2020
- 1 min
Alberta Law Primer: What are Software Licenses?
Licenses (also known as "licences") are very common in the technology industry. It is likely you have come across them but not been...
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craigfloden
- Sep 14, 2020
- 2 min
How Does a Lawsuit Work in Alberta?
If someone has caused you a loss that is recoverable at law through the courts (determining that is something lawyers can help with), how...
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craigfloden
- Sep 13, 2020
- 2 min
How Can I Set Up My Business In Alberta?
There are a number of legal concepts that you should think about when setting up your business in Alberta. Sole Proprietor This when you...
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craigfloden
- Sep 12, 2020
- 1 min
Fired in Alberta: What is Cause?
Sometimes when an employer terminates the an employee, the employer alleges cause. The employer is basically saying with this that the...
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craigfloden
- Sep 11, 2020
- 1 min
Builders Lien Act Deadlines in Alberta
As part of our commercial law practice we often act in Builders Lien matters. They tend to have tight unforgiving deadlines. Some of the...
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craigfloden
- Sep 10, 2020
- 1 min
Alberta Law Primer: What is an NDA?
A large part of our practice at Floden Ward LLP involves business law. A common document that we are asked about in the course of our...
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craigfloden
- Sep 9, 2020
- 2 min
Fired In Alberta: I've Been Fired: What do I do now?
Perhaps it happens when you are invited into an unexpected meeting. The message is awkwardly given to you: "you're fired". You are...
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craigfloden
- Sep 8, 2020
- 2 min
Fired in Alberta: Demotions, Reorganizations and Constructive Dismissal
Organizations sometimes wish to demote staff, make changes to their organizational structure, change pay or create other changes in...
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craigfloden
- Sep 7, 2020
- 2 min
Fired in Alberta: Employment Length of Service After a Business Sale
Another issue which can complicate severance for both employees and employers in Alberta happens after a company is purchased by another...
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craigfloden
- Sep 6, 2020
- 1 min
Fired: Mitigation and Employment Law in Alberta
There is a complication in employment law in Alberta which many employees are unaware of. This is called mitigation. Severance (or pay in...
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craigfloden
- Sep 5, 2020
- 2 min
Fired in Alberta: Employment Standards and the Common Law
Alberta's employment is confusing to employees because our employment system has two parts two it. The first is the Employment Standards...
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craigfloden
- Sep 4, 2020
- 2 min
Workplace Bullying: Legal Options in Alberta
Bullying is insidious. While it commonly occurs on playgrounds, it is unfortunately just as common in boardrooms and offices. Bullying...
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craigfloden
- Sep 3, 2020
- 2 min
Executive Severance in Alberta
Executives, like other employees are susceptible to being terminated from their employment. We are often asked what the difference is...
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craigfloden
- Sep 2, 2020
- 2 min
Severance Package Reviews in Alberta
So you've been fired by your employer. Often when employees are fired, employers engage in the tactic of giving a time limited offer to...
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craigfloden
- Sep 1, 2020
- 1 min
Covid-19 Terminations in Alberta
Alberta is about to experience an unprecedented situation in the Employment Law area. Around September 16 2020 and shortly thereafter,...
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craigfloden
- Jul 18, 2020
- 1 min
When do temporary layoffs become permanent firings in Alberta?
The Covid 19 situation has led to many layoffs within Alberta. Under the Employment Standards Code of Alberta, temporary layoffs are in...
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craigfloden
- Apr 6, 2020
- 2 min
How can I get my will done in Alberta during the Covid-19 crisis?
As usual under the Covid-19 crisis, everyday situations are made more difficult. Finalizing wills is an area that is usually pretty...
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