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ARTICLE · 24 MAY 2024

The Right To Disconnect From Work In Alberta

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A while ago, I was in Court, and I witnessed a fellow lawyer seeking an adjournment in a matter because they did not have time to review disclosure documents as they "do not work on weekends".

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Shikha Shukla
Shikha Shukla

A while ago, I was in Court, and I witnessed a fellow lawyer seeking an adjournment in a matter because they did not have time to review disclosure documents as they "do not work on weekends".

The young, new immigrant in me was slightly surprised at the unabashed statement.

Do not work on weekends? You literally had to review ONE piece of paper. I sat there in Court, eyebrows raised. I couldn't understand how and why this was a valid justification. I absolutely expected the judge to snort at that argument. But instead, the judge nodded thoughtfully and said, "Okay, fair enough".

Today's article is inspired by this little scenario.

Listen Shikha Shukla on Alberta at Noon with Judy Aldous CBC Radio Calgary – April 23, 2024: The right to disconnect

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