A 69-year-old professional engineer who was fired without notice via a courier-delivered letter and accused of possibly being involved in the death of the company’s founder has been awarded 24 …
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Legal NewsPeople on the Move
Hani Shamsi joins Toronto’s Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP as an associate
Hani Shamsi is joining Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP in Toronto as an associate. “Hani will be representing both employers and employees in labour and employment law,” the firm said …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Service Canada enhances SIN access for international students and workers with online applications and airport services
Canada is streamlining the process for international students and temporary foreign workers to acquire their Social Insurance Number (SIN), the crucial 9-digit number required for employment and accessing various government …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Menstrual products now available at no cost to employees in federally regulated workplaces
All federally regulated employers in Canada are now required to provide free menstrual products to their employees. This new requirement, effective from Dec. 15, 2023, applies to both private and …
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Three lawyers from Prince Edward Island — Karen A. Rose, Gary S. Scales, and Paul M. Kiley — have been bestowed with the King’s Counsel designation. Deputy Premier, Minister of …
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FeaturedProfessional Misconduct
Former Toronto Mayor John Tory violated city’s Code of Conduct, but not harassment policy, with undisclosed relationship: Integrity commissioner
Former Toronto Mayor John Tory violated the city’s code of conduct with his undisclosed personal relationship with a staff member, according to a detailed report released by the city’s integrity …
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FeaturedMental Health
Paramedic’s claim for psychological injuries following death of patient under his care denied on appeal
The Northwest Territories and Nunavut Workers’ Compensation Appeals Tribunal has overturned a previous decision by the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) Review Committee, denying a pa… Free Membership Required …
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Constructive DismissalFeatured
Alberta labour board revokes $11,000 in termination pay awarded to worker who quit job over COVID vaccination policy
The Alberta Labour Relations Board has revoked an order that a worker, who quit his job over his employer’s COVID-19 vaccination policy, was entitled to more than $11,000 in termination …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Potential data breach in Saskatchewan’s young worker readiness course application
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety (LRWS) has reported a security incident involving unauthorized access to the Young Worker Readiness Certificate Course (YWRCC) application. This educational tool, …
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Legal News
‘Recognition of extraordinary dedication’: B.C. grants King’s Counsel designation to 26 lawyers
In British Columbia, 26 lawyers have been honored with the prestigious King’s counsel (KC) designation, recognizing their exceptional contributions to the legal profession. This distinguished title, a mark of excellence …