By Rick Sarre, University of South Australia; Juliette McIntyre, University of South Australia; Lisa Parker, University of South Australia; Michelle Fernando, University of South Australia, and Sarah Moulds, University of …
December 2022
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You clicked, we counted. HR Law Canada has unveiled the Top 10 most visited pages for 2022. • Air Canada worker awarded 24 months’ notice following COVID-related termination • 5-month …
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It’s been a fun first year for HR Law Canada. We launched in August, and have steadily built a loyal following of HR professionals, employment lawyers and business leaders. We’re …
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Constructive DismissalFeaturedSmall Claims Court
Award-winning pharmaceutical rep was constructively dismissed: Ontario court
An award-winning pharmaceutical sales representative, who had her hours slashed during the pandemic, has won her claim for constructive dismissal. Interestingly, the court in this case — small claims court …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Members of disability community support development of accessibility legislation in New Brunsick: report
FREDERICTON (GNB) – The select committee on accessibility in New Brunswick says the province’s disability community strongly supports development of accessibility legislation, and the committee agrees this is the correct …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedRecommended
College justified in firing worker who leaked diversity training materials to Rebel News
Sheridan College was justified in firing an employee who went to Rebel News to express concern over its workplace diversity training program, and leaked materials to the news outlet, an …
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ImmigrationOpinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
Most Canadians welcome immigrants, but anti-immigration sentiments persist
By Constantin Colonescu, MacEwan University and Andrea Wagner, MacEwan University Hostility towards immigrants has become a powerful component of right-wing populism in several western countries. But for the time being, …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
N.L. joins Ottawa, other provinces to strengthen commercial vehicle safety with mandatory electronic logging devices
The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador will soon join the Federal Government, as well as other Canadian provinces and territories, to enforce the use of mandatory electronic logging devices for …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Two weeks’ pay tacked on to notice period as ‘deterrent’ for employers after woman fired following parental leave
A Nova Scotia company has been ordered to pay a worker, terminated without cause at the end of her parental leave, an additional two weeks’ pay on top of her …
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Alberta’s 2021 judicial compensation commission is inviting public submissions on compensation levels for judges. An independent judicial compensation commission was established in 2021 under Alberta’s Judicature Act to review and recommend the …