A stalemate between an Alberta worker who refused to get the COVID vaccine, and her employer that mandated the shot, has ended in favour of the company. The Alberta Labour…
Monthly Archives
February 2023
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Montreal cemetery breaks down negotiations with union as it balances being employer of choice with sustainability
By Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Cemetery The Fabrique de la paroisse Notre-Dame de Montréal manages two main assets: Notre-Dame de Montréal Basilica and Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Cemetery. Since the beginning of negotiations with the union representing its operations employees, the…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Canada extends and expands open work permit program for Hong Kong residents
By Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Canada continues to stand by Hong Kong residents and supports the freedom and democracy that are cherished by many. The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees…
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Calgary firefighter who quit in protest over vaccine mandate has case tossed by labour board
A Calgary firefighter who resigned in protest over the city’s mandatory COVID vaccination policy, and accused his union of breaching its duty of fair representation, has had his case rejected…
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Ontario’s Human Rights Tribunal has declined to hear a complaint from a man who said a Walmart pharmacist discriminated against him because he was black. The man filed a complaint…
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By Nova Scotia Labour, Skills and Immigration The Province has accepted the recommendations from the Minimum Wage Review Committee, which include setting the minimum wage at $15 an hour on…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Government of Canada funds program to address labour shortages and attract newcomers in the Southern Interior of B.C.
By Pacific Economic Development Canada Newcomers to Canada enrich our country. They also bring valuable skills that help fill labour shortages across Canada. Finding qualified employees can be challenging, especially for employers in…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
House of Commons adopts legislation for a Canada Disability Benefit
By Employment and Social Development Canada The Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) has the potential to transform the lives of working-age persons with disabilities. In Canada, persons with disabilities are twice as…
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
New regulations on migrant farm workers should tackle employer/employee power imbalances
By Stephanie Mayell, University of Toronto; C. Susana Caxaj, Western University, and Janet McLaughlin, Wilfrid Laurier University The government of Canada recently amended the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations to…
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedJust Cause
Toronto company justified in firing carpet thief: Court
Multy Home, a Toronto-based company that manufactures and sells rugs, was justified in firing a unionized worker who stole two carpets and provided a strange explanation for his actions, the…