With the spring seeding season in full swing, SaskPower is urging Saskatchewan farmers to prioritize safety when working near power lines. During the key agricultural periods of seeding and harvest, …
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Richelieu Hardware Canada Ltd. has been fined $260,000 after pleading guilty to a safety violation linked to a workplace accident that seriously injured a worker, according to an announcement in …
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Effective May 17, 2024, significant amendments to The Saskatchewan Employment Act will mandate all provincially regulated workplaces in Saskatchewan to implement dedicated violence policies and prevention plans. This legislative enhancement …
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By Jen Kostuchuk, University of Victoria and Anelyse Weiler, University of Victoria Imagine working during a heat wave, standing over a boiling hot stove in a busy restaurant with no …
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Unifor has negotiated a voluntary recognition agreement with First Student Bus, ensuring that the seniority of about 200 workers is maintained. These unionized workers, currently employed by Stock Transportation in …
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An Ontario court has stayed a class action lawsuit against Lyft over the classification of their drivers as independent contractors. Lyft is a San Francisco-based ride-sharing company that connects drivers …
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CanLII looking for volunteers to help author annotated guide to Ontario’s Employment Standards Act
CanLII is looking for volunteers to help author an annotated guide to the Employment Standards Act, 2000 in Ontario. The goal is provide a clear, accessible resource to better understand …
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Legal NewsPeople on the Move
Tyron Telang named interim manager of legal talent at Lawson Lundell LLP in Calgary, Yellowknife
Tyron Telang has been named interim manager of legal talent for Lawson Lundell LLP’s Calgary and Yellowknife offices. “As a member of the Legal Talent team, Tyron advances recruitment, onboarding, …
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People on the Move
Marina Harris joins Clio as chief people officer following stints at WealthSimple, Netflix
Marina Harris has been appointed chief people officer (CPO) at Clio, a provider of cloud-based legal technology. With a distinguished career spanning leadership positions at Wealthsimple, Netflix, Samsung, and Cisco …
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Workplace News
New National Council for Reconciliation established to advance Indigenous rights in Canada
April 30 marked a significant step forward in Canada’s journey towards reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples as Bill C-29, establishing the National Council for Reconciliation, received Royal Assent, officially becoming law. …