A number of significant amendments to Saskatchewan’s Workers’ Compensation Act are coming into effect on Oct. 1, 2024, including changes designed to expand occupational disease coverage and streamline various administrative …
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FeaturedLegal CostsSexual Harassment
SNC Lavalin manager denied special costs after sexual harassment case against him dismissed
The Supreme Court of British Columbia has denied a request for special costs by a manager at ProTrans BC Operations and SNC Lavalin who was accused of sexual harassment by …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
RCMP can’t be held liable in grievance filed by newly formed police union in Surrey, B.C.: Arbitrator
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) cannot be held liable in a grievance brought forward by the Surrey Police Union (SPU), an arbitrator has ruled. The grievance, filed by the …
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Monkhouse Law Employment Lawyers has added three paralegal interns to its team. “We are excited to add three talented legal professionals to our team: Yasmine Omar, Natasha Kabrit and Julia …
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Occupational Health & SafetyWorkplace News
Lights, camera, safety: B.C. clarifies fall-protection rules for young performers in film and television
British Columbia has amended its employment standards regulation, allowing young performers under 16 to participate in film and television productions that require fall-protection equipment. This change ensures compliance with B.C.’s …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Harassment, discrimination retaliation case against Sarah McLachlan School of Music hits wrong note with labour board
The Alberta Labour Relations Board has summarily dismissed an appeal from a former employee at the Sarah McLachlan School of Music who claimed her termination was retaliation for reporting workplace …
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FeaturedJust CauseOccupational Health & Safety
Lafarge Canada justified in firing worker who tested positive for THC after crash
Lafarge Canada was justified in firing a site superintendent who got into a minor vehicle accident at a worksite and subsequently tested positive for THC, the Court of King’s Bench …
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British Columbia has finalized regulations to provide minimum-wage measures and basic protections for app-based ride-hailing and delivery workers, marking a first in Canada. These regulations will come into effect on …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Arbitrator dismisses four COVID-19 safety grievances at Ontario Correctional Institute
An arbitrator has rejected a series of grievances related to safety measures in place at the Ontario Correctional Institute (OCI) in Brampton, Ont., during the early stages of the COVID-19 …
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FeaturedProfessional MisconductSexual Harassment
‘Frozen with fear’: B.C. lawyer found guilty of professional misconduct for sexually harassing client
The Law Society of British Columbia has found a lawyer guilty of professional misconduct for sexually harassing a client. The tribunal determined that M.E.’s actions constituted a marked departure fr… …