The often cited “cap” of 24 months on reasonable notice damages has been exceeded by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in a wrongful dismissal case involving a long-serving IBM…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Lawyer referral program to help victims of workplace sexual harassment in New Brunswick
By New Brunswick Human Rights Commission A new initiative to provide New Brunswick workers with free legal advice on workplace sexual harassment was launched today. The Workplace Sexual Harassment Lawyer…
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Legal News
Employer lawyer Loretta Merritt, former partner at Torkin Manes LLP, appointed as judge of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice
By Department of Justice Canada On Feb. 6, 2023, the Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established…
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Top stories for employment lawyers and HR professionals this week include: • Canadian Forces soldier awarded benefits following off-duty assault, tribunal cites military’s ‘sexualized environment’ • Calgary firefighter who quit…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
B.C. will formally recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation as stat holiday
By BC Indigenous Relations and Reconcilation The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation will be enshrined in B.C. law to honour the strength and resilience of residential school survivors and…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
PIPSC files Labour Board complaint over the Canada Revenue Agency’s about-face on telework
By Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) The Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada, on behalf of its Audit Financial and Scientific (AFS) Group members, has filed a…
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As an HR professional, conducting a termination meeting is one of the most challenging aspects of your job. Whether it’s due to poor performance, violation of company policies, or economic…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Workers, labour leaders mobilize to Parliament Hill urging action on ‘polycrisis’
By Canada Labour Congress Hundreds of workers and labour leaders from across Canada are mobilizing to Parliament Hill today to sound the alarm about the mounting issues facing workers. “Workers…
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Canadian Forces soldier awarded benefits following off-duty assault, tribunal cites military’s ‘sexualized environment’
A Canadian Forces member who was sexually assaulted at an officer’s home at the end of her basic training has been awarded disability benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder. The award…
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A move to ditch a rule allowing the Law Society of Alberta to mandate legal education has failed. On Feb. 6, a special meeting of the society was held for…