Fourteen Saskatchewan lawyers are being recognized for their contributions to the legal profession and public service with a King’s Counsel (K.C.) designation. “This is the first time in almost 70 years …
December 2022
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Top stories for human resources professionals and employment lawyers this week include: • Construction worker, punched in testicles by boss, awarded nearly $250,000 in damages • Ontario providing free naloxone …
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Construction worker, punched in testicles by boss, awarded nearly $300,000 in damages
Editor’s note: This story was updated on Jan. 4, 2022. An earlier version of the story missed $50,000 in human rights damages awarded to the plaintiff. A worker who was …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Supreme Court of Nova Scotia approves $10 million class-action settlement for victims of sexual assault involving church
By Koskie Minsky LLP Koskie Minsky LLP and McKiggan Hebert Lawyers are pleased to announce that the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia has approved a settlement of up to $10 million in a class …
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The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Kritzer to the newly-reopened Provincial Court in Lloydminster. “I have no doubt that Judge Kritzer will serve Lloydminster …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Newfoundland and Labrador expands transition support program for minimum wage for smaller employers, new application deadline
Today, the Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister Responsible for Labour, announced the expansion of the Transitional Support Program for Smaller Employers. The new program …
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The Ontario government is launching a first-of-its-kind program to make free naloxone kits (and free training) available at workplaces where there is a risk of staff witnessing or experiencing an …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Bill 41 receives royal assent in B.C., makes changes to Workers Compensation Act
On November 24, 2022, Bill 41, which introduces changes to the Workers Compensation Act, received Royal Assent. Bill 41: Workers Compensation Amendment Act (No. 2), 2022 contains seven amendments, three of which …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Ottawa introduces bill to create Employment Insurance Board of Appeal
By Employment and Social Development Canada The Employment Insurance (EI) program provides crucial temporary income supports to Canadians in need. When Canadians identify potential discrepancies made regarding their claims or …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Canada expands pilot to help more skilled refugees build their careers in Canada, giving employers access to a new pool of talent
By Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Canada is an international leader in refugee resettlement and integration, having resettled more refugees than any other country in the world last year. As …