By Workers Compensation Board of PEI The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) of PEI announces the implementation of the most significant benefit enhancement package for injured workers in the last decade, …
Yearly Archives
2023
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Ontario Superior Court of Justice certifies class action lawsuit against RBC Dominion Securities for claimed vacation and holiday pay compensation violations
By Cavalluzzo LLP RBC Dominion Securities Inc., a subsidiary of the Royal Bank of Canada, and one of Canada’s leading full-service investment and wealth management firms, is facing a now certified class action lawsuit, claiming damages for allegedly unpaid vacation and holiday pay …
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Legal News
Year of uncertainty awaits law firms: 2023 Report on the State of the Legal Market in the U.S.
By Thomson Reuters Editor’s note: The following information is based on the U.S. market, but we present it here as an FYI for Canadian law firms. The year ahead is …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Late claims may be allowed in Canadian Armed Forces/Department of National Defence sexual misconduct class actions
By Koskie Minsky LLP The Federal Court has now ruled that late claims can be accepted in the CAF-DND Sexual Misconduct Class Action Settlement where it is in the interests of justice …
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As an HR professional in Canada, it’s important to have a basic understanding of tort law. Tort law is an area of law that deals with civil wrongs, injuries, and …
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Employment contracts are an essential part of the employer-employee relationship, providing clarity and certainty about the terms of employment. For employers in Canada, having a well-drafted employment contract is critical …
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By WeirFoulds LLP WeirFoulds is proud to announce that the firm’s digital security maintenance and data confidentiality processes have been fully certified as SOC 2 compliant, reaching the Trust Services …
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By British Columbia Ministry of Attorney General The recipients of the honorary title of King’s Counsel (KC) for 2022 will be announced in spring 2023. The KC designation recognizes lawyers …
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Constructive DismissalEmployment ContractsFeatured
B.C. pressman loses bid to have termination clause voided because cap was shorter than mandated for ‘group’ layoffs under ESA
A senior pressman at Glenmore Printing in Richmond, B.C., was laid off during the pandemic — a move that both the worker and employer agreed was constructive dismissal. But the …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Heart to Heart CPR raises awareness of Ontario’s new workplace naloxone requirements
By Heart to Heart First Aid CPR Services As of June 1, 2023, the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) will require workplaces to have a naloxone kit if an employer becomes …