The Government of Saskatchewan has unveiled new legislation aimed at enhancing the province’s immigration system. The new Immigration Services Act, announced April 8, seeks to provide better protections for newcomers …
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The Manitoba government has announced proposed legislation that would eliminate the mandatory publication of legal name changes for two-spirit, transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse individuals in the Manitoba Gazette. This was …
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FeaturedJust Cause
Toronto cop, fired for tweeting confidential info and making vulgar comments, has dismissal upheld
The firing of a Toronto cop, accused of inappropriate social media use where she posted confidential police information and made derogatory comments about her superiors and colleagues, has been upheld …
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Legal NewsPeople on the Move
Kiran Mangat, Jacky Xu join Vancouver-based Roper Greyell as associates
Vancouver-based Roper Greyell has welcomed two new associates, Kiran Mangat and Jacky Xu, to the firm. Kiran Mangat joins Roper Greyell with experience in employment and personal injury law, as well as in …
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
Driver accused of sexually harassing customer’s employee not entitled to EI benefits
An appeal by a former driver, accused of sexual harassment, has been denied, leaving the dismissal and disqualification from Employment Insurance (EI) benefits in place, according to a ruling by …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Funeral director, who found a new job while on layoff, did not resign and was wrongfully dismissed: Court
The former director of a funeral home in Uxbridge, Ont., has been awarded more than $4,000 after she sued her former employer for wrongful dismissal in small claims court. The …
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Opinion/Commentary
Generative AI is changing the legal profession – future lawyers need to know how to use it
By Craig Smith, University of Salford Generative AI – technology such as ChatGPT that creates content when prompted – is affecting how solicitors, judges and barristers work. It’s also likely …
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Opinion/Commentary
How the UK’s new rights around flexible working will affect employees and businesses
By Jane Parry, University of Southampton and Michalis Veliziotis, University of Southampton Employees in the UK have just received a new right to request flexible working arrangements from the first …
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By Brenda Sawatzky | The Niverville Citizen In recent weeks, the NDP government announced their intent to give the minimum wage another boost, marking the fourth increase to Manitoba’s lowest wage …
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Workplace News
Meeting of the ministers: Collaborative efforts in labour policy aims to enhance workplace compliance, safety
Recent developments in Canadian labour policy spotlight the concerted efforts by federal, provincial, and territorial labour ministers to tackle key issues in workplace safety and legal compliance. Hosted by Seamus …