The common myth that short-term employees only qualify for minimal severance is being regularly debunked by courts across Canada, according to Stuart Rudner. “This is something that employment lawyers have …
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In a significant reshuffle, the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC) will see seven new members joining its ranks, including a chief and vice-chief commissioner, announced Justice Minister and Attorney General …
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WestJet ordered to hand over documents related to its anti-harassment program as part of class-action lawsuit from flight attendants
WestJet has been ordered to provide a range of documents relating to its anti-harassment program — including training and exit interview material — by the Supreme Court of British Columbia. …
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Legal NewsPeople on the Move
Employment and labour lawyer Catherine Repel named partner at Clark Wilson LLP in Vancouver
Catherine Repel has been named a partner at Clark Wilson LLP in Vancouver. “Catherine is well-versed in all manner of workplace issues and has appeared at all levels of court …
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The Ontario government has completed a significant expansion of the Brampton courthouse, a key move aimed at enhancing justice services in the bustling Peel Region. This development comes as a …
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Legal News
Saskatchewan honours four legal practitioners with prestigious King’s Counsel designation
The province of Saskatchewan has recently honored four more of its legal practitioners with the prestigious King’s Counsel (K.C.) designation, recognizing their significant contributions to the legal field and public …
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Employment ContractsFeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Canada-U.S. border closure did not frustrate contract for duty-free shop worker, rules B.C. appeal court in upholding 10 months’ notice
A duty free shop in British Columbia that refused to pay severance to a retail sales clerk, arguing that the COVID-19 pandemic and the closure of the U.S.-Canada border frustrated …
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By Claudine Mangen, Concordia University The COVID-19 pandemic brought the longstanding economic inequalities between women and men into sharp focus. From the onset of the pandemic, up until the summer …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Saskatchewan launches new employment incentive program to aid low-income working families
Saskatchewan has introduced a new financial assistance program for working families with lower incomes, known as the Saskatchewan Employment Incentive (SEI). According to an official announcement, eligible families can now …
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Tenured prof at Toronto Metropolitan University has suspension slashed from 2 weeks to 2 days for violating civility policy
A tenured professor at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) has had her suspension for allegedly breaching the school’s policy on workplace civility and respect reduced from two weeks to two days …