Michael J. Morris has been appointed as the chairperson of the Labour Relations Board. He replaces Susan Amrud who served as the chairperson since March 7, 2018. “Michael Morris’ experience …
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The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, announced today that the government will table its 2023 budget on March 28, 2023, in the House of Commons, …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedSexual Harassment
Unrepentant worker fired after discussing co-worker’s sexual orientation on her podcast
A B.C. legal assistant who hosted an after-hours podcast in which she discussed a co-worker’s sexual orientation and made insensitive remarks was fired by her employer. The company cited her …
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Constructive DismissalFeatured
Under pressure: Ugly family squabble at plumbing company ends in resignation
A nasty family squabble at a Nova Scotia plumbing company, peppered with colourful language and a physical altercation, led to a claim for constructive dismissal. But while the family relationship …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Advisory: WorkplaceNL calculating benefit adjustment for workers
By WorkplaceNL WorkplaceNL is calculating a benefit adjustment for approximately 24,000 workers that received certain benefits between July 1, 2016 and December 31, 2022. The impacted benefits are: wage-loss benefits, …
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
Is International Women’s Day a catalyst for change or just a symbolic gesture?
By Elizabeth Goodyear-Grant, Queen’s University, Ontario International Women’s Day occurs yearly on March 8. The United Nations argues that international days are powerful tools for advocacy, awareness and action. On …
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By Osler, Hoskin and Harcourt LLP Osler, Hoskin and Harcourt LLP is proud to be named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers (2023) as a reflection of the firm’s strong commitment to …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Pay transparency legislation will help close B.C.’s gender pay gap: Government
By Government of British Columbia New pay transparency legislation was introduced March 7, 2023, to help close the gender pay gap in B.C. – the next step on the path to …
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The Toronto Police Services Board (TPSB) has been ordered to tell an unsuccessful applicant for a special constable role why he failed a background check — and give him an …
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Legal News
Canadian Judicial Council reviews a matter involving the Supreme Court Justice Russell Brown
By the Canadian Judicial Council The Canadian Judicial Council announced today that it is reviewing a complaint into the alleged conduct of the Honourable Russell Brown of the Supreme Court …