Bow River Law LLP

10/14/2026

Our Blog post this week was written by, our new associate lawyer, Katherine Allen. It is an interesting read about a resignation from a Director level position.

In Page v Director of Employment Standards, 2026 ABESAB 19, a director was found not liable for wages liabilities accrued after he resigned his director posts.

10/09/2026

🍂 Happy Thanksgiving from the Bow River Law Team! 🩵

We’re grateful for our wonderful clients, our community, and the continued trust and support we receive throughout the year.

Wishing you and your loved ones a warm, happy, and restful Thanksgiving weekend!

— The Bow River Law Team

10/02/2026

We are very excited to announce that Katherine Allen has joined the Bow River Law Team as an Associate Lawyer. You can find her Bio on our website.

09/18/2026

Happy Friday! Great new ABCJ employment law case just came out. $30,000 in aggravated damages awarded, which ties for the highest in ABCJ history. Legal counsel for plaintiff employee was BRL employment lawyer Michael Hernandez. Very excited about this decision and Michael's extraordinary advocacy. Check it out!

In Cooper v GFI Solutions Ltd, 2026 ABCJ 142 (Higa, J), the Alberta Court of Justice found a wrongfully dismissed employee was entitled to 8 months’ reasonable notice plus $30k in aggravated damages. This is important for several reasons, but the aggravated damages award is the biggest highlight. ...

09/10/2026

Co-founder and Partner of Bow River Law, Sarah Coderre is now President of the Canadian Bar Association - Alberta Branch. The CBA represents more than 5,500 lawyers, justices, legal academics and law students in Alberta. Congratulations Sarah!

Sarah Vincella Coderre of Calgary begins her year-long term as President of the Canadian Bar Association, Alberta Branch, which represents more than 5,500 lawyers, justices, legal academics and law students in Alberta. She succeeds Christopher Samuel of Edmonton, who remains on the Board of Director...

09/09/2026

It is often unclear whether the Alberta Human Rights Commission will have jurisdiction to hear a complaint involving a unionized employee.

Sarah Coderre has recently summarized a case which provided some clarity on the matter.

In Haynes v Alberta, 2026 ABKB 575, the King's Bench found the Alberta Human Rights Tribunal had jurisdiction where it allowed parallel proceedings.

09/04/2026

This week we welcomed a new Associate Lawyer Stephanie Barron to our team. We are so excited to have her. Read her bio on our website

08/13/2026

What is Occupational Health and Safety? Chris Jones explains it here:

08/06/2026

Our recent blog post is about Reasonable Notice for 65 y/o Server and Cashier

In Dufour v Ricky’s Family Restaurants Ltd., et al., 2026 ABCJ 105 (Shannon, J), a 65 year old server was awarded 11 months’ severance pay.

07/24/2026

Joel summarizes what the Employment Standards Code is. More informational videos available on our YouTube.