By Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services The Province of Nova Scotia is banning the use of the TikTok social media application on government-issued mobile devices effective Wednesday, March 1. …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Manitoba government simplifies small business minimum wage adjustment program
By Government of Manitoba The Manitoba government is adjusting the Small Business Minimum Wage Adjustment Program to streamline the application process and enable small businesses to receive support as one-time …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Ontario Nurses’ Association enters into mediation with Ontario Hospital Association
By Ontario Nurses’ Association Today, the elected bargaining team of the Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) begins mediation with the Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) in a last-ditch effort to reach a …
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Secret recording made by fired Ontario resort GM highlighted ‘disturbing aspects’ of termination: Court
The general manager of an Ontario golf course and resort has been awarded seven months’ notice after serving slightly more than three years in his role. The Ontario Superior Court …
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By Ministry of the Attorney General, Ontario Attorney General Doug Downey announced the appointment of a new associate judge to the Superior Court of Justice, effective March 9, 2023. Associate …
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By Nova Scotia Justice Nova Scotians who have experience with the court system can give input on ways to modernize the courts using technology and digitization. A new website and …
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Saskatchewan union that ‘did nothing’ to help fired worker ordered to pay nearly $300,000 in damages
A public sector union in Saskatchewan has been ordered to pay nearly $300,000 in damages to a fired worker it failed to represent properly. That includes more than $200,000 in …
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Employment law plays a vital role in protecting workers’ rights and ensuring fair treatment in the workplace. Over the years, Canada has witnessed several landmark cases that have shaped the …
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When an employment law dispute arises, both parties are likely to incur legal costs as they seek legal advice and representation. In Canada, the general rule is that each party …
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Costco justified in firing worker who deleted a company website not once, but twice
Costco was justified in firing a long-serving employee who deleted a company website he created — not once, but twice — the Ontario Superior Court of Justice has ruled. R.P. …