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- ABCA Weighs in on Duty to Mitigate by Returning to Employer
In Gugulyn v Alberta, 2026 ABCA 68, the Alberta Court of Appeal found an employee was not obligated to return to his employer, but had failed to mitigate damages on the basis of his qualifications and job postings supplied by the employer. This case is important because it can be difficult to naviga … Read more »
- 3 Helpful Videos About Lay-Offs in Alberta
All of Bow River Law LLP’s materials posted on YouTube are for legal information and discussion purposes only, and should not be considered legal advice. If you are in a legal situation, you should speak to a lawyer directly. Bow River Law’s YouTube channel offers clear, accessible legal in … Read more »
- Reciprocal Obligations in the Context of Employee Absenteeism
In Kadler v West Fraser Mills Ltd., 2025 ABCJ 28 the Alberta Court of Justice (Civil) reviewed reciprocal obligations shared by employees and employers to justify the continued absence of an employee from work.  Specifically, longer or more complicated absences may require greater detail in the ju … Read more »
- ABKB Confirms Fiduciary Duty and Kickback Scheme Through Employee’s Partner
In Cantak Corporation v Haderer, 2026 ABKB 93 (Marion J), the Alberta Court of King’s Bench granted a statutory attachment order and a Mareva injunction against a former senior employee and his common-law partner, finding a strong prima facie case of civil bribery and breach of fiduciary duty. Thi … Read more »
- A Director or Officer Can be Personally Liable as an “Employer� in Human Rights
Porter v. Etoileskin Medical Aesthetics and Laser Clinic Ltd. et. al, 2026 AHRC 22 is a recent interim decision from the Alberta Human Rights Tribunal. The complainant alleged that her former employer had discriminated against her in the area of employment due to her disability. The respondent cor … Read more »