In a significant expansion of its partnership, Miller Thomson LLP has welcomed 14 new partners, effective Jan. 1, 2024. Among the new appointees is Geoff Mason, a Vancouver-based labour and …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Minimum wage set to rise to $15.20 per hour on April 1 in Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia is set to increase its minimum wage to $15.20 per hour beginning April 1, 2024. This decision comes after recommendations from the Minimum Wage Review Committee, which were …
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
CBSA employee granted confidentiality order to shield medical records from man she accused of sexual harassment, assault
A Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) worker who doesn’t want the man she accused of sexually harassing and assaulting her during employment to view her private medical records has been …
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FeaturedMental Health
B.C. school district ordered to pay student $5,000 for failing to accommodate her anxiety disorder
Editor’s note: This case, while not an employment law ruling, is of interest because it casts light on how a human rights tribunal views a person with invisible disabilities. The …
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David Gelles has joined Markham, Ont.-based Rudner Law as an associate. The firm, founded by Stuart Rudner, made the announcement in a LinkedIn post — stating it was “thrilled to …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
B.C. boosts pay rate for hand-harvesting agricultural crops by 6.9 per cent
As of Jan. 1, 2024, British Columbia has implemented a 6.9% increase in the minimum piece rates for hand-harvested agricultural crops. This change, now in effect, applies to 15 specific …
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Recreation therapist at hospital who refused vaccine not entitled to EI, tribunal says contracts don’t have to explicitly define misconduct
A claimant identified as OK has been denied permission to appeal a decision regarding Employment Insurance (EI) benefits by the Social Security Tribunal of Canada Appeal Division. The ruling addresse… …
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Occupational Health & SafetyWorkplace Legislation/Press Releases
New B.C. regulations set to enhance workers’ return-to-work process post-injury
As of Jan. 1, 2024, British Columbia has implemented new regulations designed to facilitate the return of workers to their jobs following workplace injuries. These regulations are part of an …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedSexual Harassment
Labour board dismisses DFR complaint against Saskatchewan union in case involving inappropriate comments during training
The Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board has dismissed a duty of fair representation (DFR) complaint from a union steward who was fired after allegedly making inappropriate comments during a women-focu… Free …
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Arbitration/Labour Relations
OLRB decisions on teacher unions’ bargaining disputes upheld by Ontario court
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has upheld two decisions by the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) involving disputes between the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF), the Elementary Teachers’ …