The following is an unedited press release issued by the Government of Canada. Immigration is not just good for our communities and our economy. It is essential. That is why …
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This week’s top stories include: • Unionized optician who refused to work Sundays awarded lost wages, $1K for emotional pain • Court dismisses CBSA firearm instructor’s frisking claim, says grievance …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
TTC ends mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, offers reinstatement, but no back pay
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is lifting its its mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy as of Nov. 27. “While COVID-19 vaccinations will no longer be required for TTC employees, the TTC …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedPrivacy
Court dismisses CBSA firearm instructor’s frisking claim, says grievance was proper forum
The Supreme Court of British Columbia has dismissed a lawsuit by a former Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) unionized firearm instructor because it lacked jurisdiction. Simply put, the issue could …
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Security concerns and economic pressures have displaced competition for talent as the biggest threats to law firm profitability, according to the 2022 Law Firm Business Leaders Report from Thomson Reuters, the …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Manitoba boosting minimum wage, in phases, to hit $15 an hour by October 2023
The Manitoba government has introduced the Minimum Wage Adjustment Act, which would raise the minimum hourly wage to $14.15 on April 1, 2023, as the second phase of a plan …
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Legal News
Government of Canada recognizes John P. Humphrey as a person of national historic significance
National historic designations reflect the rich and varied heritage of our country and provide opportunities for Canadians to learn more about our diverse history. Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister …
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Legal NewsPeople on the Move
Stikeman Elliott appoints Sherry Roth as managing partner of the London, UK office
Stikeman Elliott, a global leader in Canadian business law, is pleased to announce Sherry Roth as its newly appointed Managing Partner of the London, UK office. Sherry is an accomplished corporate lawyer and has …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedMental Health
Unionized optician who refused to work Sundays awarded lost wages, $1K for emotional pain
A unionized optician in Toronto who was laid off after refusing to work Sundays during the pandemic has been awarded more than $16,000 in lost pay, along with $1,000 for …
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AccommodationFeatured
Intek justified in firing worker who stymied efforts at accommodation, refused to attend IME
Intek Communications had just cause to fire a worker because of his repeated refusals to co-operate in the search for reasonable accommodation for his disability, an arbitrator has ruled. The …