Can a thumbs up emoji create legally binding obligations? The Supreme Court of Canada may consider this in the case of Achter Land & Cattle Ltd. v South West Terminal Ltd. The Supreme Court of Canada is considering a leave to appeal application filed by Achter Land & Cattle Ltd. (Achter … [Read more...]
Don’t Leave Pay Behind: Know your rights under Alberta’s employment standards laws
Alberta’s Employment Standards Code sets out minimum standards employers must follow about minimum wage, minimum hours of work, overtime hours and pay, and more. Alberta’s Employment Standards Code (the Code) sets out the minimum standards that employers must provide to employees in Alberta. … [Read more...]
Student Charter Rights in the Wake of Bill 27
Saskatchewan passed a law requiring students under 16 years to have parental consent before using a new gender-related preferred name or gender identity at school. Alberta is following suit but how does the Charter come into play? The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms The Canadian … [Read more...]
