Stephanie Kalinowski has joined the law firm Torys as a new partner in its pensions and employment practice. As a seasoned lawyer, Kalinowski specializes in advising employers, plan administrators, and …
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Legal News
Western Canadian law societies collaborate on competency profile to elevate legal practice standards
The Law Societies of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan have joined hands in a collaborative effort to develop the Western Canada Competency Profile (WCCP). This ambitious initiative aims to …
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Legal News
Canadian Association of Black Lawyers launches survey to examine black experience in legal profession
The Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL) has partnered with The Counsel Network, with the generous support of TD Ready Commitment, to initiate a groundbreaking survey targeting CABL members and …
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Legal News
Law Society of Ontario implements virtual verification for client identity to combat fraud, ensure compliance
In a bid to modernize and enhance identity verification processes, the Law Society of Ontario has announced the adoption of virtual verification for client identity, effective January 1, 2024. The …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Expect ‘Great Resignation’ trend to continue as workers feel unfulfilled, feel they can’t be true self at workplace: PwC survey
PwC Canada has unveiled the Canadian insights from its 2023 Hopes and Fears survey, which took the pulse of 2,000 workers in Canada and nearly 54,000 employees worldwide on the …
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Featured
B.C. Hyundai dealership doesn’t owe former sales rep additional money for commission, unpaid overtime: Tribunal
A former salesperson at at Hyundai dealership in Cranbrook, B.C. — who filed a complaint over unpaid overtime, vacation pay, commission and compensation for length of service — has had …
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
The progress of women in the workplace is at a standstill. How can we break through the glass ceiling?
By Louise Champoux-Paillé, Concordia University and Anne-Marie Croteau, Concordia University Women are promoted less than men because they are deemed to have less leadership potential than men. These are the …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Rogers ordered to hand over information on termination packages, HR practices to former worker in wrongful dismissal suit
Rogers Communications has been ordered to hand over information on termination packages for all employees who had more than 25 years’ service and were terminated without cause in a two-year …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedLegal CostsRecommended
B.C. arbitrator refuses to award costs, critiques ‘growing trend’ to seek them in labour disputes
An arbitrator in British Columbia has refused to award costs to a union related to a dispute with the employer — and criticized a recent trend of seeking costs in …
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A former court reporter wasn’t discriminated against on the basis of family status when his employer denied his request for a late start because he needed to drop his kids …
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