Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Baltej Dhillon named chair of WorkSafeBC’s board of directors
Baltej Dhillon has been appointed as the new chair of WorkSafeBC’s board of directors, marking [Read More]
Month: June 2023
Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Union of Safety and Justice Employees protest outside RCMP over loss of physical union office
About 30 members of Local 10004 of the Union of Safety and Justice Employees (USJE) [Read More]
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Navigating workplace investigations: Expert insights and best practices for employers
Employers have an obligation to investigate when they receive a harassment or discrimination complaint. But [Read More]
Legal News
Thomson Reuters to acquire Casetext in a $650 million cash deal, expanding AI capabilities
Thomson Reuters, a global content and technology company, announced that it has entered into a [Read More]
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Alberta court rejects bid by employer to shift courts, file counterclaim alleging negligence in wrongful dismissal case
In a recent decision, the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta ruled against Dragon HCPS [Read More]
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Security guard, unable to fly during pandemic because of vaccine refusal, not entitled to EI: Tribunal
In a recent decision by the Social Security Tribunal of Canada, an appeal regarding Employment [Read More]
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Aquafit instructor loses appeal in denial of EI benefits over refusal to comply with employer’s vaccination policy
In a recent ruling, the Social Security Tribunal of Canada’s Appeal Division has refused permission [Read More]
Arbitration/Labour Relations
Manitoba Labour Board tosses wrongful dismissal case filed under workplace safety regime
In a recent decision, the Manitoba Labour Board ruled on an appeal filed by MH, [Read More]
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Alberta Human Rights Tribunal refuses bid to add former president as respondent in discrimination case
In a recent ruling, the Alberta Human Rights Tribunal deliberated on an application made by [Read More]
Legal News
Calgary lawyer Christopher D. Simard appointed as justice of Court of King’s Bench
The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, has announced the [Read More]