Top stories for human resources professionals and employment lawyers this week include: • Construction worker, punched in testicles by boss, awarded nearly $250,000 in damages • Ontario providing free naloxone …
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Constructive DismissalFeaturedWorkplace Violence
Construction worker, punched in testicles by boss, awarded nearly $300,000 in damages
Editor’s note: This story was updated on Jan. 4, 2022. An earlier version of the story missed $50,000 in human rights damages awarded to the plaintiff. A worker who was …
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The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephen Kritzer to the newly-reopened Provincial Court in Lloydminster. “I have no doubt that Judge Kritzer will serve Lloydminster …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Newfoundland and Labrador expands transition support program for minimum wage for smaller employers, new application deadline
Today, the Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister Responsible for Labour, announced the expansion of the Transitional Support Program for Smaller Employers. The new program …
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The Ontario government is launching a first-of-its-kind program to make free naloxone kits (and free training) available at workplaces where there is a risk of staff witnessing or experiencing an …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Bill 41 receives royal assent in B.C., makes changes to Workers Compensation Act
On November 24, 2022, Bill 41, which introduces changes to the Workers Compensation Act, received Royal Assent. Bill 41: Workers Compensation Amendment Act (No. 2), 2022 contains seven amendments, three of which …
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The Ministry of Attorney General, the Association of Legal Aid Lawyers and Legal Aid BC have ratified an agreement under the Shared Recovery Mandate. Legal Aid BC is a non-profit …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Painter fired (again) just two days after returning to Northwood Care on a last-chance agreement
A maintenance worker at a Nova Scotia care facility was fired just two days after returning to work on a last-chance agreement (LCA). The termination, though, had nothing to do …
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Top stories this week for human resources professionals and employment lawyers include: • Worker’s secret audio recording of conversation with bosses OK: Alberta court • Bell Canada tries to force …
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Sexual Harassment
7 steps for HR to follow when investigating a sexual harassment complaint in the workplace
As an HR professional, it’s your responsibility to ensure that your organization is providing a safe and respectful workplace for all employees. This includes addressing and investigating any allegations of …