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voluntarily leaving employment |
legislation |
charter |
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Summary:
S.28 and Charter permit a balancing between freedom of religion and contractual rights. Whether reasonable efforts by both employer and employee to accommodate each other's needs. Leave not discussed prior to hiring. 4-week disqualification proper.
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voluntarily leaving employment |
personal reasons |
ethical considerations |
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Summary:
S.28 and Charter permit a balancing between freedom of religion and contractual rights. Whether reasonable efforts by both employer and employee to accommodate each other's needs. Leave not discussed prior to hiring. 4-week disqualification proper.
Nothing to show it was illegal under Alberta law for employer to refuse leave of absence. It may not be said that employer had imposed an unlawful requirement on claimant which forced his resignation. S.28 not religious in nature. Voluntary even if for reasons of religion.