A groundbreaking initiative aimed at providing free legal advice to individuals who have experienced sexual assault has been launched in British Columbia. The program, known as “Stand Informed legal advice…
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October 2023
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Featured
Returning Officer, terminated after moving, loses Charter challenge over Elections Canada’s residency requirement
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has upheld residency requirements for certain election officer positions under the federal Elections Act. The requirements from Elections Canada were challenged under the Canadian…
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FeaturedLegal News
‘Pretty close to a tax fraud’: Howard Levitt’s column on new CRA rules triggers response from employment lawyers
A recent column by employment lawyer Howard Levitt, published in the Financial Post, has sparked a debate in the legal community. “There is a dirty little secret as to how…
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
The impact of work on well-being: 6 factors that will affect the future of work and health inequalities
By Peter Smith, University of Toronto; Arjumand Siddiqi, University of Toronto; Cameron Mustard, University of Toronto; John William Frank, The University of Edinburgh, and Reiner Rugulies, University of Copenhagen Work…
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Employment ContractsFeaturedSpotlight Story
Changing an employee’s job duties without updating their employee contracts can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars
by Lai King Humby Lai King HumBy Lai-King Hum | Hum Law Firm Employment contracts are a critical component of the relationship between employers and employees. They outline the expectations and obligations of both parties, including…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Journalist’s arrest by RCMP sparks controversy over press rights
The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) has expressed deep concern over the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) filing in response to a civil suit brought by award-winning photojournalist Amber Bracken…
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FeaturedRecommendedWrongful Dismissal
‘Abusive, planned and deliberate’: B.C. court blasts China Southern Airlines’ conduct that tarnished worker’s reputation
China Southern Airlines (CSA) has been ordered to pay a fired worker more than $200,000 — including $35,000 in aggravated damages for mental distress and $75,000 in punitive damages by…
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Stelco ordered to reinstate worker who was fired over Facebook post that criticized a union election
Stelco has been ordered to reinstate a worker it fired after an arbitrator ruled the company acted in bad faith and had no justification for discipline, let alone termination, in…
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedJust Cause
Air Canada’s termination of worker who failed to disclose pre-existing chronic back pain during hiring process upheld at arbitration
Air Canada fired a station attendant — a position requiring heavy lifting — after he failed to disclose a pre-existing chronic back pain condition during the hiring process. Now, a…
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Arbitration/Labour Relations
Canadian Blood Services Sudbury Plasma Centre settles on new collective agreement amid expansion
Canadian Blood Services’ Sudbury Plasma Centre and the Union have finalized a renewed collective agreement through the Hospital Labour Disputes Arbitration Act (“HLDAA”). This decision comes amid the healthcare organization’s…