COVID 19 NOTICE - We are compliant with all Covid restrictions and sensitive to various clients’ inability to meet in person at this time. We will accommodate this to the best of our ability, whether through phone, online meetings, or outdoor visits.
As of May 25,2019 our new address is:
802 13th Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2R 0L2
Nothing else has changed.
A consulting company conducted an online poll from April 10 through May 1 among over 5,000 employees of large companies with employee numbers exceeding 1,000. The aim was to judge the level of discrimination in workplaces across Canada, including Alberta. The survey...
When non-unionized people in Alberta start new jobs, they typically form a contractual relationship with their new employers. Many people do not realize that, when they sign employment contracts, they agree to more than what is in writing. Many employment contract...
In the 12 months since cannabis became legal across Canada in Oct. 2018, many employers are unsure about their rights when it comes to employees who are impaired by cannabis. This includes business owners in Alberta. While alcohol-impairment on the job might justify...
Anyone in Alberta who shares his or her workplace with other people might have to endure with some indignities. While it remains playful and innocent, good-natured name-calling, teasing and harmless flirting, it might be acceptable. However, such behaviour can become...
Employees in Alberta who were dismissed and then became disabled during the termination notice period might have questions about their rights when it comes to payment for lost wages. A recent decision made by The Alberta Court of Queen's Bench provides clarity about...
A recent decision by the Alberta Court of Queen's Bench might give employers several things to consider. Employment contract disputes can be costly and time consuming. In this case, an employee filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against his employer, and an unpaid...
Many workers in Alberta might have become more aware of their rights after the former NDP government overhauled occupational health and safety codes and employment standards. New legislation spelled out new rules related to workplace harassment and violence. This made...
Ending someone's employment is typically stressful for both parties. Nobody wants to be on the receiving end of a notice of termination, but at the same time, it is mostly also an unpleasant experience for the employer who delivers that notice. If the basic rules...
Ridout Barron
802 13th Ave SW
Calgary, AB T2R 0L2
Phone: 403-278-3730
Fax: 403-271-8016
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There is free 2 hour street parking at our new location.
We can use video conferencing tools like Zoom, Webex or Facetime in order to meet your needs through online virtual meetings
