Pregnancy as a Factor in Severance Pay in Alberta

Pregnancy as a Factor in Severance Pay in Alberta

The Alberta Employment Standards Code (Section 52) prohibits the termination of an employee who is on maternity or parental leave. This means that a woman on maternity leave cannot be terminated. The single exception to this rule is when the business is shut down or...
How Can Vulnerability Impact Severance Pay?

How Can Vulnerability Impact Severance Pay?

Severance pay, often referred to as a “severance package”, is an amount some employees may receive in addition to termination pay. It can include things like: commissions, bonuses, pension and RRSP contributions, health benefits, vacation pay, and other stipends and...