Some news from south of the border caught our attention today, with the Federal Trade Commission proposing a new rule that would ban employers from using non-compete clauses on workers. …
2023
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By Sotos Class Actions The parties have agreed to settle class actions, launched in 2007, by retail branch employees alleging systemic unpaid overtime. The settlement provides that CIBC will pay …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Annual review submitted by Nova Scotia’s minimum wage committee
By Labour, Skills and Immigration Nova Scotia Nova Scotia’s Minimum Wage Review Committee has submitted its report with recommendations on the minimum wage rate, proposing a faster path to reaching …
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FeaturedRecommendedWrongful Dismissal
‘Lost in the mists of time’: Case of Nova Scotia construction worker puts spotlight on fact they’re not entitled to termination pay
A construction worker in Nova Scotia was not entitled to a reason for his sudden dismissal. Nor was he entitled to any notice, the province’s Labour Board has ruled. It …
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
What’s taking Canada’s Armed Forces so long to tackle sexual misconduct?
By Jason Walker, University Canada West Sexual violence in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is a common, dominant and serious issue that has severe consequences for victims — not to …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Increased funding for B.C. Human Rights Tribunal will make justice more accessible: Province
By British Columbia Ministry of Attorney General People bringing forward human rights claims will have better access to justice through increased funding for the BC Human Rights Tribunal and the …
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Top stories for human resources professionals and employment lawyers this week include: • Construction worker awarded workers’ comp for on-the-job heart attack • IPC upholds City of Windsor’s decision to …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Construction worker awarded workers’ comp for on-the-job heart attack
A Nova Scotia construction worker has been awarded workers’ compensation benefits after suffering a heart attack on the job. The worker, employed as a signer/driver/flagger, suffered the heart attack on …
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The City of Windsor was justified in withholding information from one of its workers regarding a complaint made about their conduct, Ontario’s privacy commissioner has ruled. The worker sought a …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Reminder to have your say about app-based ride-hailing, food-delivery work in B.C.
By British Columbia Ministry of Labour Time is running out to share your thoughts about app-based ride-hailing and food-delivery work in B.C. Ride-hailing and food-delivery workers are invited to provide …