The Manitoba government has announced a new initiative to enhance trauma-informed support services for first responders, acknowledging the mental health challenges faced by this workforce. Premier Wab Kinew emphasized the…
Monthly Archives
April 2024
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Workplace News
Ottawa launches Industrial Inquiry Commission to tackle labour disputes at West Coast ports
The federal government has launched an Industrial Inquiry Commission to investigate persistent labour issues at the West Coast ports, which have experienced significant disruptions affecting the national supply chain. The…
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The Confédération des syndicats nationaux (CSN) has formally sought to unionize Amazon’s DXT4 warehouse in Laval, Que., marking a potentially historic shift for labour organization in Québec’s Amazon facilities. On…
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The British Columbia government has confirmed that minimum wage rates across the province will increase in 2024 to match the rate of inflation, according to an order in council. This…
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Employment ContractsFeaturedSpotlight Story
Top 10 legal errors employers make – and how to avoid the costly consequences
by Lai King Humby Lai King HumEmployers face many challenges and responsibilities in running a successful business, not the least of which is the optimum management of their human resources. In this article, we identify the…
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Opinion/Commentary
Parq Vancouver plays winning hand in human rights case, provides blueprint on how to handle serious complaint
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberI’ve written a lot of stories over the years about legal missteps by employers and the damages that can cause to workers, reputation, and the bottom line. But every once…
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Featured
A complaint well-handled: B.C. tribunal dismisses case from Parq Vancouver worker mocked for speech impediment
Parq Vancouver took a harassment complaint seriously, conducted an investigation and made reasonable steps to remedy the situation, the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal has ruled. As a result, the…
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
Sexual harassment complaint involving make-up artist, TV news anchor in B.C. proceeding
The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has rejected a motion to dismiss a sexual harassment complaint lodged against a well-known television news anchor by his makeup artist. The artist, D.K., alleges…
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Occupational Health & SafetyWorkplace News
Boucher Bros. Lumber fined $102,000 after worker injured by wood planer
Boucher Bros. Lumber Ltd. has been ordered to pay $102,000 following a guilty plea for violating Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act. The penalty stems from a workplace incident…
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Workplace News
Rising minimum wage in Ontario could bring hard choices, says business advocate in Thunder Bay
By Sandi Krasowski | The Chronicle-Journal Effective Oct. 1, the Ontario government will increase the minimum wage from $16.55 per hour to $17.20, which will impact some employers, a business advocate…