By Ministry of Labour | British Columbia Feedback gathered through the Province’s public engagement about app-based ride-hailing and food-delivery work has been compiled into a “what we heard” report. The …
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In recent years, there has been increased interest in the differences between employment laws in Canada and the United States. While there are many similarities between the two countries, there …
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Ontario dentist that accused terminated worker of falsifying job-search records loses appeal
An Ontario employer that accused a terminated worker of falsifying job-search records has lost its appeal that she failed to mitigate her damages. SG was terminated without cause from her …
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By Government of Saskatchewan The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa Watson to the Provincial Court in Saskatoon. “I am honoured to welcome Judge Watson …
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‘Attempt to silence’: Ontario appeal court dismisses employer’s $150 million counterclaim against worker who sued for wrongful dismissal
The Court of Appeal for Ontario has dismissed an employer’s $150 million counterclaim against a worker who filed a constructive dismissal lawsuit over an alleged toxic working environment. It ruled …
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By Government of Saskatchewan Today, 14 Saskatchewan lawyers were distinguished with the King’s Counsel (K.C.) designation at Government House in Regina. “These are the first King’s Counsel designations in the …
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Revoked job offer, based on failed drug test, not discriminatory despite disability claim: Tribunal
An Alberta pipeline company did not discriminate against a job candidate with a disability who failed a pre-employment drug test when it revoked a job offer, the human rights tribunal …
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By Ministry of Labour | British Columbia On June 1, 2023, B.C.’s lowest-paid workers will get a pay raise with the general minimum wage increasing from $15.65 to $16.75 an …
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By MLT Aikins MLT Aikins is pleased to welcome associate lawyer Ola Cislik to the firm’s Edmonton office. Ola has wide-ranging experience acting for clients in commercial litigation disputes, with …
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By McInnes Cooper McInnes Cooper is pleased to announce the appointment of Angela E. Simmonds to the position of Senior Advisor, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. This role is newly created …