The United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) union was justified in withdrawing a grievance after a worker was caught on camera engaging in time theft twice, the Alberta Labour Relations …
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Top stories in the world of Canadian employment law this week include: • Ontario worker loses bid to pursue litigation against former employer after signing release • City of Toronto …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Uber Canada and UFCW Canada agreement reaches one year milestone
By Uber Canada In November 2022, Waseem of Toronto faced a unique challenge. Waseem had been a frequent driver on the Uber Black platform for four years but became unable …
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Employment law firm Mathews Dinsdale has announced that three new lawyers have joined the firm’s partnership. They are: Jackie Laviolette – Calgary Jackie is a skilled advocate and trusted advisor …
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Legal NewsPeople on the Move
Calgary-based employment lawyer Justin Turc named income partner at McCarthy Tétrault
McCarthy Tétrault has admitted nine new equity partners and 18 new income partners to the firm’s partnership, including Calgary-based labour and employment lawyer Justin Turc. Turc advises employers on a range …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Employees denounce Amazon’s anti-union practices and retaliation: Quebec union
By Confédération des syndicats nationaux (CSN) The CSN and the Immigrant Workers Centre (IWC) are denouncing Amazon’s practices at its Montréal-area fulfillment centres. Amazon is engaging in behaviour that is …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Ontario worker loses bid to pursue litigation against former employer after signing release
A worker who signed a release, resulting in a cash payment and the termination of her employment, has lost her bid to pursue litigation against her former employer. LG, a …
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Legal News
Keri Bennett joins DLA Piper in Vancouver as counsel, employment and data protection groups
DLA Piper (Canada) LLP is pleased to welcome Keri Bennett as Counsel to the Employment and Data Protection, Privacy and Cybersecurity groups in our Vancouver office. Keri Bennett provides strategic …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Competition Bureau seeks feedback on new guidance related to wage fixing and no-poaching agreements
By The Competition Bureau The Competition Bureau is inviting interested parties to provide comments on new guidelines to address wage-fixing and no-poaching agreements following recent amendments to the Competition Act. In June 2022, the …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
City of Toronto manager’s ‘Are you here again?’ query was not workplace harassment: Arbitrator
“Are you here again?” That response, from a manager, was part of a workplace harassment grievance involving the City of Toronto and a unionized employee with Local 79 of the …