By Burchell Wickwire Bryson LLP. There’s soon to be a new law firm in town. On January 1, 2023, Burchells LLP, Wickwire Holm, and Blois, Nickerson & Bryson LLP joined …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Government of Canada files complaint against PSAC for breaching duty to bargain in good faith
By Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat Today, the Government of Canada filed a complaint with the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board (FPSLREB) against the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) for …
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A remote worker in British Columbia, fired for cause, has been ordered to pay her employer more than $2,600 for time theft after software proved she claimed to be working …
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B.C. employer wins time-theft case against remote worker after installing tracking software
A remote worker in British Columbia, fired for cause, has been ordered to pay her employer more than $2,600 for time theft after software proved she claimed to be working …
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Legal News
Proposed settlement in class action regarding the calculation of Canadian Armed Forces LTD benefits for disabled veterans
By McInnes Cooper A proposed agreement has been reached to resolve the miscalculation of Long Term Disability payments for members of the Class of disabled Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) veterans, …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
CMA recognizes one year of federal law to protect health workers, more needs to be done
By Canadian Medical Association It has been nearly one year since a federal law came into force that made it illegal to use threats and bullying to stop a health worker from …
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Legal News
Year of uncertainty awaits law firms: 2023 Report on the State of the Legal Market in the U.S.
By Thomson Reuters Editor’s note: The following information is based on the U.S. market, but we present it here as an FYI for Canadian law firms. The year ahead is …
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As an HR professional in Canada, it’s important to have a basic understanding of tort law. Tort law is an area of law that deals with civil wrongs, injuries, and …
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Employment contracts are an essential part of the employer-employee relationship, providing clarity and certainty about the terms of employment. For employers in Canada, having a well-drafted employment contract is critical …
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By British Columbia Ministry of Attorney General The recipients of the honorary title of King’s Counsel (KC) for 2022 will be announced in spring 2023. The KC designation recognizes lawyers …