19 Sep Insights, Uncategorized Compensation in Wrongful Termination Cases September 19, 2024 By jo.brar As an employee, it is important to understand how your contractual benefits work in wrongful termination cases. JSB Law’s esteemed tea...Continue reading
20 Oct Insights Severance Packages: Is Incentive Based Compensation Included in a Severance Package? February 28, 2024 By jo.brar Termination of employment can be a traumatic experience. If an employee has been fired without case, the employ...Continue reading
11 Oct Insights What to Expect in a Severance Package February 28, 2024 Featured By jo.brar In a wrongful dismissal action, the employee has the onus of establishing that they are entitled to a particular...Continue reading
03 Oct Insights The (In)Validity of Termination Clauses in Employment Contracts February 28, 2024 By jo.brar Employment standards legislation grants employees statutory minimum rights, the common law...Continue reading
27 Sep Insights Employee Rights and Considerations during the Hiring Process: Background Checks, Medical Examinations, Drug and Alcohol Testing, Discrimination, Human Rights, Employment Contracts, and Probationary Periods February 28, 2024 By jo.brar BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS Background checks Continue reading
14 Sep Insights Workplace Harassment – New Remedy Available to Harassed Employees February 28, 2024 By jo.brar Employees have developed the view that any perceived mistreatment is grounds for a claim against their employer....Continue reading
22 Aug Insights Employee Entitlements Upon Termination of Employment February 28, 2024 By jo.brar A dismissed employee is entitled to be made whole during his or her reasonable notice period.1 In other words, t...Continue reading
28 Jul Insights Why Negotiating Your Own Severance Package is a Terrible Idea February 28, 2024 By jo.brar Employees who want to take a crack at negotiating before calling in a lawyer can do much more harm than good. Continue reading
10 Jul Insights A Guide to Employment Standards in Alberta February 28, 2024 Featured By jo.brar On this page we provide a general overview of employment standards legislation in Alberta. Should you have more ...Continue reading
05 Jun Insights Termination of Older Employees Equals Discriminatory Conduct by an Employer? February 28, 2024 By jo.brar Age is a protected ground under the Alberta Human Rights Act Continue reading