Problems with employee policy manuals: An employment lawyer’s perspective
Although an employer is required by law to create some employee policies there is no requirement to create an employee policy manual.
employment standards
The legal right to disconnect
The COVID-19 pandemic has transformed the way we live, work, and play. With more people working from home and children completing school remotely, there has been a considerable blurring of boundaries between work and home. These factors are reigniting the discussion on whether employees should have a right to disconnect from their workplace. But is this something Canadians can expect? We will explore recent developments to help answer this question.
Update: Alberta temporarily amends employment standards legislation: Temporary layoffs, group terminations, and job-protected leaves are impacted
The Alberta Government has released a Ministerial Order temporarily amending employment standards legislation to deal with the practical implications arising from COVID-19.
