By Labour, Skills and Immigration Nova Scotia Nova Scotia’s Minimum Wage Review Committee has submitted its report with recommendations on the minimum wage rate, proposing a faster path to reaching …
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FeaturedRecommendedWrongful Dismissal
‘Lost in the mists of time’: Case of Nova Scotia construction worker puts spotlight on fact they’re not entitled to termination pay
A construction worker in Nova Scotia was not entitled to a reason for his sudden dismissal. Nor was he entitled to any notice, the province’s Labour Board has ruled. It …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Increased funding for B.C. Human Rights Tribunal will make justice more accessible: Province
By British Columbia Ministry of Attorney General People bringing forward human rights claims will have better access to justice through increased funding for the BC Human Rights Tribunal and the …
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Top stories for human resources professionals and employment lawyers this week include: • Construction worker awarded workers’ comp for on-the-job heart attack • IPC upholds City of Windsor’s decision to …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Construction worker awarded workers’ comp for on-the-job heart attack
A Nova Scotia construction worker has been awarded workers’ compensation benefits after suffering a heart attack on the job. The worker, employed as a signer/driver/flagger, suffered the heart attack … …
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The City of Windsor was justified in withholding information from one of its workers regarding a complaint made about their conduct, Ontario’s privacy commissioner has ruled. The worker sought a …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Reminder to have your say about app-based ride-hailing, food-delivery work in B.C.
By British Columbia Ministry of Labour Time is running out to share your thoughts about app-based ride-hailing and food-delivery work in B.C. Ride-hailing and food-delivery workers are invited to provide …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Ontario’s nurses outraged that Premier Ford is appealing court decision ruling Bill 124 unconstitutional
By Ontario Nurses’ Assocation The Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) is expressing outrage that Premier Ford is appealing the Ontario Superior Court’s decision to strike down his wage-cap law, Bill 124, …
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ImmigrationWorkplace Legislation/Press Releases
Canada welcomes historic number of newcomers in 2022
By Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada Canada has experienced one of the fastest recoveries from the pandemic, thanks in large part to our approach to immigration. Newcomers enrich our communities, and …
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FeaturedMental HealthSexual Harassment
Workers’ comp benefits for mental health awarded to Alberta woman harassed by foreman
An Alberta woman, whose boss allegedly touched her inappropriately and shoved money down her shirt, has been awarded workers’ compensation benefits for psychological injury after her claim was initia… Free …