The impact of court decisions on the landscape of employment law can be monumental, and this is especially true for the landmark Supreme Court of Canada ruling in Reference Re …
Monthly Archives
March 2023
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Michael J. Morris has been appointed as the chairperson of the Labour Relations Board. He replaces Susan Amrud who served as the chairperson since March 7, 2018. “Michael Morris’ experience …
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The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, announced today that the government will table its 2023 budget on March 28, 2023, in the House of Commons, …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedSexual Harassment
Unrepentant worker fired after discussing co-worker’s sexual orientation on her podcast
A B.C. legal assistant who hosted an after-hours podcast in which she discussed a co-worker’s sexual orientation and made insensitive remarks was fired by her employer. The company cited her …
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By the Law Society of Ontario Members of Ontario’s legal professions will be recognized for their outstanding career achievements and contributions to their communities at the annual Law Society Awards ceremony, which …
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Constructive DismissalFeatured
Under pressure: Ugly family squabble at plumbing company ends in resignation
A nasty family squabble at a Nova Scotia plumbing company, peppered with colourful language and a physical altercation, led to a claim for constructive dismissal. But while the family relationship …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Advisory: WorkplaceNL calculating benefit adjustment for workers
By WorkplaceNL WorkplaceNL is calculating a benefit adjustment for approximately 24,000 workers that received certain benefits between July 1, 2016 and December 31, 2022. The impacted benefits are: wage-loss benefits, …
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
Is International Women’s Day a catalyst for change or just a symbolic gesture?
By Elizabeth Goodyear-Grant, Queen’s University, Ontario International Women’s Day occurs yearly on March 8. The United Nations argues that international days are powerful tools for advocacy, awareness and action. On …
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By Osler, Hoskin and Harcourt LLP Osler, Hoskin and Harcourt LLP is proud to be named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers (2023) as a reflection of the firm’s strong commitment to …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Pay transparency legislation will help close B.C.’s gender pay gap: Government
By Government of British Columbia New pay transparency legislation was introduced March 7, 2023, to help close the gender pay gap in B.C. – the next step on the path to …