As the landscape of employment and labour law continues to evolve, it is essential to stay informed about significant legal decisions that shape the rights and obligations of both employers …
Yearly Archives
2023
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Unifor members ratify new contract with Fairmont Empress Hotel with wage increases of 14.5%
by Uniforby UniforBy Unifor The membership of Unifor Local 4276 voted overwhelmingly on April 12 to ratify a new three-year contract with their employer at the Fairmont Empress Hotel. “Unifor members at the …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Gig work ‘What We Heard’ report available online from B.C. government
By Ministry of Labour | British Columbia Feedback gathered through the Province’s public engagement about app-based ride-hailing and food-delivery work has been compiled into a “what we heard” report. The …
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In recent years, there has been increased interest in the differences between employment laws in Canada and the United States. While there are many similarities between the two countries, there …
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
The power of language: How rhetoric awareness can combat hiring bias and discrimination
By Rayyan Dabbous, University of Toronto I first realized the usefulness of literary theory to the issue of hiring discrimination when I came across an article about a permanent resident …
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By Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development | Mines | Government of Ontario The Ontario government is working for the province’s 29,000 mine workers by introducing new rules to improve …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Ontario dentist that accused terminated worker of falsifying job-search records loses appeal
An Ontario employer that accused a terminated worker of falsifying job-search records has lost its appeal that she failed to mitigate her damages. SG was terminated without cause from her …
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By Government of Saskatchewan The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa Watson to the Provincial Court in Saskatoon. “I am honoured to welcome Judge Watson …
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Constructive DismissalFeaturedWrongful Dismissal
‘Attempt to silence’: Ontario appeal court dismisses employer’s $150 million counterclaim against worker who sued for wrongful dismissal
The Court of Appeal for Ontario has dismissed an employer’s $150 million counterclaim against a worker who filed a constructive dismissal lawsuit over an alleged toxic working environment. It ruled …
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By Government of Saskatchewan Today, 14 Saskatchewan lawyers were distinguished with the King’s Counsel (K.C.) designation at Government House in Regina. “These are the first King’s Counsel designations in the …