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Understanding Alberta’s Common Law Notice Periods

Why Employment Standards minimums are often just the baseline. Learn how Calgary courts award notice periods for senior executives and long-term employees.

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Severance Negotiation in Alberta: TERMINATION IS A NEGOTIATION, NOT A VERDICT

A few weeks ago, a professional with over a decade of loyal service sat across from me, visibly shaken. She had just been terminated without

Christie Eze February 12, 2026 1 Comment

Silent firing and constructive dismissal in a modern office, showing an isolated professional at their desk while a team collaborates in the background

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Silent Firing and Constructive Dismissal: When Silence Is Louder Than Words

Imagine this. You are competent, punctual, and committed. Over time, though, something shifts. Projects you once led are reassigned. Meetings you were expected to attend

Christie Eze February 4, 2026 1 Comment

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Employment Law

Is My Non-Compete Clause Actually Enforceable in Alberta?

When wondering if you have an enforceable non-compete Alberta clause, the answer often depends on how the contract was drafted. “I have a new job

Christie Eze January 27, 2026 No Comments

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Employment Law

Can I Be Fired While on Maternity or Paternity Leave in Alberta?

Not long ago, a client walked into my office with a quiet but pressing concern: he was worried about being fired on paternity leave in

Christie Eze January 19, 2026 No Comments

Sophisticated executive office representing a temporary layoff in Alberta legal consultation

Employment Law

Temporary Layoff Alberta: Is Your Pause a Legal Termination?

In many cases, a temporary layoff in Alberta is not just a pause it is legally a termination. Understanding your rights under the Employment Standards

Christie Eze January 18, 2026 No Comments

Employment Law

Understanding Alberta’s Common Law Notice Periods: Why the “Minimum” is Rarely Fair

When an employment relationship ends in Alberta, most employees are handed a termination letter referencing the Alberta Employment Standards Code. This provincial legislation dictates the

Christie Eze January 13, 2026 No Comments

The Anchor

Understanding Alberta’s Common Law Notice Periods

Severance Negotiation in Alberta: TERMINATION IS A NEGOTIATION, NOT A VERDICT

Silent Firing and Constructive Dismissal: When Silence Is Louder Than Words

Is My Non-Compete Clause Actually Enforceable in Alberta?

Can I Be Fired While on Maternity or Paternity Leave in Alberta?

Temporary Layoff Alberta: Is Your Pause a Legal Termination?

Understanding Alberta’s Common Law Notice Periods: Why the “Minimum” is Rarely Fair

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