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Employment Law for Business and Human Resources Professionals: Alberta and British Columbia, 5th Edi
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Employment Law for Business and Human Resources Professionals: Alberta and British Columbia, 5th Edi

Ryan Anderson, TJ Schmaltz, Kelly Williams-Whitt, Adam Letourneau, Kait Carey
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Employment Law for Business and Human Resources Professionals: Alberta and British Columbia, 5th Edition provides foundational principles and practical explanations of the key legal issues that arise between employers and employees. Through an extensive review of provincial labour regimes and employment-related statutes, this essential resource examines the importance of employment contracts, outlines how to minimize legal risks and liabilities, and indicates when to seek expert legal advice.

This edition examines recent developments in employment law in British Columbia and Alberta using up-to-date insights and case law, as well as new Case in Point boxes, In the News articles, examples, and exercises to promote experiential learning.  

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ISBN
978-1-77462-582-8
Page Count
590
Publisher
Emond Publishing
Publication Date
June 2025
Status
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Subjects
Business, Corporate, and Commercial Law; Employment, Labour, and Human Resources Law
Tags
Higher Education Human Resources

  • Up-to-date review and explanation of recent amendments to employment legislation in British Columbia and Alberta, including the Pay Transparency Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Canada Labour Code, Canada's Occupational Health and Safety, Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, and more.

  • New FYI , Case in Point, and In the News boxes.

  • New material on the pandemic and remote working’ impacts on the workplace.

  • New sections on critical topics, including constructive dismissal challenges, replacement workers, reimbursement of work-related expenses, and defamation of a former employer.

  • Coverage of Bill C-5 and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation pertaining to statutory rights.

  • Relevant summaries of employment law cases, illustrating the application of the legal principles that govern working relationships.

  • Additional end-of-chapter review and discussion questions.

  • An expanded glossary with basic legal terms and terms specific to employment law.

  • Expert authorship by professionals with both field and classroom experience.

Part I The Legal Framework
Chapter 1 Overview of Employment Law
Chapter 2 Provincially Regulated Employers: Understanding Common Law
Chapter 3 Unionized Workplaces
Chapter 4 Canada Labour Code 101

Part II Legal Issues in Hiring and During the Course of Employment
Chapter 5 The Employment Contract
Chapter 6 Employment Standards Legislation
Chapter 7 Human Rights Issues
Chapter 8 Occupational Health and Safety Legislation
Chapter 9 Workers' Compensation Legislation
Chapter 10 Privacy Inside and Outside the Workplace
Chapter 11 Navigating the Employment Relationship

Part III The End of the Employment Relationship and Beyond
Chapter 12 Resignation and Retirement
Chapter 13 Dismissal With Cause
Chapter 14 Dismissal Without Cause and Wrongful Dismissal
Chapter 15 Post-Employment Obligations

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Index

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  •  PowerPoint Presentations

  •  Test Bank

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