By Toby Walsh, UNSW Sydney On Friday, OpenAI’s high-flying chief executive Sam Altman was unexpectedly fired by the company’s board. Co-founder and chief technology officer Greg Brockman was also removed …
Yearly Archives
2023
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Constructive DismissalFeatured
Calgary server who was placed on unpaid leave of absence over COVID vaccine refusal was not constructively dismissed: Court
A server at Calgary’s Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre who refused to get vaccinated and was placed on an unpaid leave of absence as a result was not constructively dismissed, …
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Two law firms have made the list of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2024 — McMillan LLP and Dentons Canada LLP. This recognition, overseen by Mediacorp Inc., singles out exceptional …
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Sexual Harassment
The far-reaching impact of sexual harassment in the workplace: What employers need to know
Sexual harassment in the workplace is a critical issue that can have profound and long-lasting effects on employees, the workplace environment, and the organization’s reputation. In Canada, where legal frameworks …
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Uncategorized
Has one of your employees been called for jury duty? Best practices for employers to follow
Jury duty is an important civic responsibility in Canada, and it’s not uncommon for employers to find themselves managing the temporary absence of an employee who has been summoned to …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Ottawa boosts bilingual legal services in Nova Scotia with nearly $1.2 million in funding
The federal government is reinforcing its commitment to supporting official language minority communities by enhancing the capacity of organizations to offer legal services in both French and English. On Nov. …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Unifor says B.C.’s proposed legislation for gig economy workers is step in right direction, but it falls short of offering full employment rights
British Columbia’s Labour Minister Harry Bains has proposed new regulations aimed at providing protections for gig workers, who are often classified as “independent contractors” and denied basic workplace rights. While …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
B.C. enhances protections for gig economy workers with new employment standards
British Columbia is poised to enhance the working conditions for gig economy workers in app-based ride-hailing and food delivery services, with the introduction of new protections and employment standards. This …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
B.C. hires more than 300 security officers to protect workers at health-care facilities
In a significant move to bolster the safety of health-care workers and patients in British Columbia, the provincial government has successfully recruited 320 new relational security officers across 26 health-care …
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Employment ContractsFeaturedRecommendedWrongful Dismissal
Former Sotheby’s real estate agent awarded 11 months’ severance after fixed-term contract terminated
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has awarded damages to a former real estate agent of Max Wright Real Estate Corporation, operating as Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, after the company …