By Unifor Another Unifor transit worker local union has secured a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) in a contract ratified March 15, 2023. The COLA clause was first achieved by Sea …
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2023
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Canadian Human Rights Commission discriminated against its Black, racialized employees: Union
By Association of Justice Counsel On March 6th, 2023, the Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) rendered its decision on an important grievance concerning discrimination against Black and racialized employees at the …
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Hiring an employment lawyer is an important decision for employers in Canada. Whether you are dealing with a wrongful dismissal claim, workplace harassment complaint, or any other employment issue, having …
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
Pierre Poilievre is popular among union members. What’s it really all about?
By Chris Fairweather, McMaster University According to a recent poll by Abacus Data, Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives are now the top choice of union members in Canada. Overall support for the …
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FeaturedRecommendedSexual Harassment
Construction company owner barred from Alberta human rights hearing after ‘disrespectful and inappropriate conduct’
The owner of an Alberta construction company — accused of sexual harassment and discrimination — has been barred from taking part in a human rights tribunal hearing following “disrespectful and …
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By Government of Alberta Alberta’s government is improving access to justice in Red Deer by appointing Matthew Park as a Court of King’s Bench applications judge for that city. Park …
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By Government of Manitoba The Manitoba government is opening the call for applications for King’s counsel, a prestigious designation for lawyers awarded in recognition of exceptional contributions to the practise …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Ontario requiring cleaner washrooms on construction sites, women-only facilities
By Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development | Ontario The Ontario government is working for workers by making washrooms on construction sites private, clean and safe. There are nearly 600,000 …
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Christopher J. Wiebe has joined Lawson Lundell’s Landmark office in Kelowna, B.C. as a partner as part of the merger agreement with Petraroia Langford LLP. The Kelowna Landmark Office was …
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
The rise of the irate customer: Post-pandemic rudeness, and the importance of rediscovering patience
By Laura Hambley, University of Calgary and Madeline Springle, University of Calgary If you find yourself being more impatient than ever before when interacting with people in customer service roles …