In a recent Federal Court ruling, a worker’s application for judicial review against the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) was dismissed relating to her eligibility for COVID-19 benefits. LZ had sought …
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Legal News
Andrea Chrenek named assistant chief justice of the Alberta Court of Justice for northern region
Justice Andrea Chrenek has been named the assistant chief justice of the Alberta Court of Justice for the northern region, embarking on a five-year term in this pivotal role. In …
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Simmi K. Sandhu, chair of the Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT), announced her departure from the role, effective Dec. 21, 2023. Sandhu, who has been at the helm since June 2022, …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
B.C. implements new asbestos safety regulations to protect workers and public
British Columbia has implemented stringent safety regulations for asbestos removal, transportation, and disposal, marking a significant step in occupational health and safety. This initiative makes B.C. the first Canadian jurisdiction …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Federal Court rejects collective agreement argument from Coca-Cola job applicant, says employer’s core business determines jurisdiction
A job applicant at Coca-Cola has lost his appeal of an earlier ruling by the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) that it had no jurisdiction over the company and its …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Glass installer who was terminated after workplace injury awarded loss of earning benefits by Ontario’s WSIB
A glass installer who suffered a low back and neck injury has been awarded loss of earnings benefits by the Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal after he was …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Manitoba set to introduce anti-scab legislation and simplify union certification process
In a significant move for labour rights, the Manitoba government is reportedly planning to introduce anti-scab legislation and implement single-step union certification, a decision that has garnered strong support from …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Service Canada launches new dashboard for My Service Canada Account
Service Canada has announced the launch of a new dashboard for the My Service Canada Account (MSCA), aiming to streamline access to various government services for over 5.6 million users. …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Unifor criticizes FTG Aerospace for using replacement workers amid labour dispute
Unifor has criticized FTG Aerospace for its decision to employ replacement workers, commonly known as ‘scabs,’ at its Toronto facility, amid an ongoing labor dispute. This move has sparked concerns …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
CRA updates form T2200, eliminates temporary flat rate for home office expenses for 2023 tax year
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has announced plans to introduce an updated Form T2200 for the 2023 tax year, aimed at streamlining the process for employees claiming deductions for home …