By Jordan House, Brock University The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) recently ended its longstanding relationship with the meatpacking company, Wallace Beef. This means that federal prisoners incarcerated in the …
November 2022
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Clio, the world’s leading provider of cloud-based legal technology, has announced the launch of Clio Payments in Canada—a foundational payments technology built for the legal industry—enabling lawyers to provide client-centered payment options …
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Constructive DismissalFeatured
Doctor’s office engaged in ‘after-the-fact’ narrative in constructive dismissal case: Ontario court
An administrator at a Toronto medical office has been awarded 22 months’ notice after she was constructively dismissed following the death of a doctor. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice …
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
University and school strikes across Canada are about workers’ rights — and protecting education as a public good
By Nancy Marie Ross, Dalhousie University; Raluca Bejan, Dalhousie University, and Steph Zubriski, Dalhousie University Labour issues in education across Canada have made the headlines in recent weeks. Think of …
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
5 ways to create a compassionate workplace culture and help workers recover from burnout
By Astrid H. Kendrick, University of Calgary We live in tumultuous times which can create an added layer of uncertainty for employees who need to build relationships with students, patients …
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Immigration
Immigration announcement: Workers from 16 new occupations eligible for permanent residence
The following is an unedited press release issued by the Government of Canada. Immigration is not just good for our communities and our economy. It is essential. That is why …
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This week’s top stories include: • Unionized optician who refused to work Sundays awarded lost wages, $1K for emotional pain • Court dismisses CBSA firearm instructor’s frisking claim, says grievance …
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FeaturedRecommendedSexual Harassment
Bystanders have huge role to play in reducing sexual harassment, bullying in the workplace
By Catalina Rodriguez, Employment Lawyer & Workplace Investigator, Forte Workplace Law & Facilitator, StandUP Teams™ Sexual harassment in the workplace can be a complicated, emotional and risky topic for employers …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
TTC ends mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, offers reinstatement, but no back pay
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is lifting its its mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy as of Nov. 27. “While COVID-19 vaccinations will no longer be required for TTC employees, the TTC …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedPrivacy
Court dismisses CBSA firearm instructor’s frisking claim, says grievance was proper forum
The Supreme Court of British Columbia has dismissed a lawsuit by a former Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) unionized firearm instructor because it lacked jurisdiction. Simply put, the issue could …