An aging workforce: the risks associated with succession and transitional planning
Gary Clarke and Brandon Mewhort -
Succession and transitional planning is an important and necessary process in any organization, especially where a significant number of employees are nearing retirement. However, employers must be aware of the risks associated with their succession and transition plans, particularly where employees at or near retirement wish to continue working. Cowling v. Alberta Employment and Immigration, a recent decision of the Human Rights Tribunal of Alberta (the Tribunal), serves as a good reminder of those risks.

