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If you are discriminated against in the workplace, you essentially have two options. The first one is obviously an Alberta human rights complaint. You can bring that for any form of discrimination. Secondarily, if you are terminated as a result of the discrimination, you would also have a civil claim

No, your employer can’t legally retaliate if you make a report of harassment. Alberta law protects employees from any negative treatment or termination for making a good faith complaint about workplace harassment.

We get this question a lot and a lot of people aren’t sure if they can actually negotiate for more or if this number is set in stone. There’s always options for employees to negotiate their severance packages. Typically, employers will offer something on the lower end of that range.

In Alberta, constructive dismissal is usually when an employer makes a fundamental and significant change to your employment relationship. Typically, that is a pay cut, a demotion, changing job duties, and in some cases, it can be a toxic work environment. They make those changes without your consent and it

How long you have to file a wrongful dismissal claim is typically 2 years after you were terminated. However, there are some caveats to that as well. So, for example, if there was discrimination on the part of the employer, it’s one year from the date that happened. And if

Wrongful dismissal in Alberta is when an employer terminates an employee’s employment typically without reasonable notice, without pay in lieu of notice, or for just cause.

I am Cole Lefebvre. I’m an employment lawyer here at Litco Law. I practice employment law, human rights law, and discrimination law. I entered law to help people navigate complex legal questions and make sure that they’re getting their fair treatment. I’m inspired by the impact that legal work can

In a pedestrian accident case in Alberta, the best evidence is always video evidence. So, dash cams are becoming more popular. There can sometimes be video footage from cameras on businesses or residences that may be close by. Video evidence would be sort of the gold standard for establishing what

If your insurance claim is denied, the first thing is to not worry. These things happen sometimes. It’s best to contact your lawyer, case manager. They can help you understand and there is an appeal process that they can help you with.

Section B coverage is the benefits that you’re entitled to after an accident. These are no fault benefits. So that means they are for everybody regardless of fault. And they are there for medical benefits as well as income replacement.

It’s not recommended to speak to the other driver’s insurance because they can use what you say to ultimately limit your claim. So, I’d recommend talking to your case manager or lawyer first.

The first settlement offer from an insurance company is usually not the best offer. I would recommend talking to a case manager or lawyer to get them to look at the offer and to review it. There is usually negotiation involved as well as understanding the details of the offer.