Albertans can now file civil claims of up to $100,000 in the Alberta Court of Justice, a doubling of the previous limit of $50,000. This is the first time in …
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FeaturedRecommendedWrongful Dismissal
Worker’s 89-day jail term cut to 14 days of house arrest in dramatic wrongful dismissal case involving leaked documents, destroyed phone
In a dramatic wrongful dismissal case involving defiance, whistle-blowing and contempt, a former union worker who had been sentenced to three months in jail for his misconduct during the lawsuit …
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Sexual HarassmentWorkplace Legislation/Press Releases
Sexual harassment in Alberta workplaces goes virtual, survey reveals
The rise of online and remote work in Alberta has been accompanied by a troubling trend: workplace sexual harassment is moving into virtual spaces. According to a survey conducted by …
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Constructive DismissalFeatured
Tribunal dismisses human rights claim against Regional Municipality of Waterloo by former worker who made ‘bald allegations’
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) has dismissed an application against the Regional Municipality of Waterloo and one of its employees that alleged employment discrimination due to disability… Free …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Labour board pours B.C. brewery’s quality assurance staff into existing bargaining unit
In a recent ruling, the B.C. Labour Relations Board (BCLRB) granted the union’s application to include employees working in the employer’s Quality Assurance Department in the existing bargaining unit…. Free …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Millions of low-income workers to receive automatic payments of enhanced Canada Workers Benefit: Freeland
On July 28, millions of low- and modest-income Canadian workers began receiving their first automatic advance payments of the newly enhanced Canada Workers Benefit. The initiative, announced by Deputy Prime …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Worker happiness increased across the country in July: ADP Canada
In a recent report, ADP Canada’s monthly Happiness@Work Index indicates a rise in happiness levels among workers across generations and regions in July, following a decline in the previous month. …
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Legal NewsPeople on the Move
Stephanie Kalinowski joins Torys as a partner in its pensions and employment practice
Stephanie Kalinowski has joined the law firm Torys as a new partner in its pensions and employment practice. As a seasoned lawyer, Kalinowski specializes in advising employers, plan administrators, and …
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Legal News
Western Canadian law societies collaborate on competency profile to elevate legal practice standards
The Law Societies of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan have joined hands in a collaborative effort to develop the Western Canada Competency Profile (WCCP). This ambitious initiative aims to …
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Legal News
Canadian Association of Black Lawyers launches survey to examine black experience in legal profession
The Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL) has partnered with The Counsel Network, with the generous support of TD Ready Commitment, to initiate a groundbreaking survey targeting CABL members and …