Employers in Canada are often unaware of the potential liabilities associated with their employment relationships, so it is crucial for business professionals and human resources personnel to identify, manage, and mitigate these liabilities.

Employment Law for Business and Human Resources Professionals: Alberta and British Columbia, 4th 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 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 explores recent developments in employment law in British Columbia and Alberta using updated insights and case law, as well as examples and exercises that contribute to experiential learning.

• Up-to-date review and explanation of recent employment legislation in British Columbia and Alberta
• Relevant summaries of employment law cases, illustrating the application of the legal principles that govern working relationships
• Two chapters dedicated to the unionized workplace
• An extensive glossary of basic legal terms and terms specific to employment law
• Solid authorship by professionals with both field and classroom experience

Preface
Acknowledgements
About the Authors

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

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

Appendix A Sample Indefinite-Term Contract
Appendix B Sample Fixed-Term Contract
Appendix C Sample Absenteeism Letters
Glossary
Index

Chapter 7: Human Rights Issues