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. …
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Firing of worker with disability not discriminatory, but tribunal critical of benefits cessation
A civil engineering technologist who alleged his dismissal was timed to prevent him from applying for long-term disability (LTD) benefits due to escalating health issues has found a sympathetic ear …
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B.C. Human Rights Tribunal dismisses doctor’s discrimination complaint over workplace conduct allegations
The British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal has dismissed a complaint from J.M., a physician who alleged discrimination by Carlton Gardens Limited Partnership, Pro Vita Care Management Inc., and the Bu… …
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Oilfield equipment supplier fined $360,000 after fatal workplace incident in Alberta
Isolation Equipment Services Inc., an oilfield equipment supplier, has been ordered to pay $360,000 in relation to a workplace fatality, following a guilty plea in the Red Deer Court of …
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Manitoba mandates accessibility standard for public sector information and communication
The Manitoba government has announced a new mandate requiring public sector organizations in the province to enhance accessibility in information and communication. Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine, who is also responsible …
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Ontario proposes enhanced WSIB coverage for firefighters, reducing eligibility requirements for cancer, heart injuries and PTSD
The Ontario government has announced plans to introduce legislation that, if passed, would bring significant enhancements to the benefits and protections afforded to both wildland and municipal firefighters under the …
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Former Scotiabank mortgage specialist awarded $900,000 in defamation case after he was accused of fraud
A former Bank of Nova Scotia mortgage development manager has been awarded more than $900,000 in a defamation case against his former employer, culminating a legal battle that spanned over …