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Government of Alberta introduces paid leave for employees to receive COVID-19 vaccinations

By Michael Ford, Correna Jones, Jonathon Ward & Aaron Johnson on April 23, 2021

On April 22, 2021, Bill 71: Employment Standards (COVID-19 Vaccination Leave) Amendment Act, 2021 (“Bill 71”) received royal assent to retroactively take effect starting April 21, 2021.

Bill 71 amends the Alberta Employment Standards Code …
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Bill 32: Practical implications for Alberta employers

By Michael Ford, Correna Jones, Jonathon Ward & Aaron Johnson on October 19, 2020

Posted in Employment Law

On July 29, 2020, Bill 32: Restoring Balance in Alberta’s Workplaces Act, 2020 (“Bill 32”) received royal assent. Bill 32 brings a number of amendments to both the Alberta Employment Standards Code (“ESC”)…
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