The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador will soon join the Federal Government, as well as other Canadian provinces and territories, to enforce the use of mandatory electronic logging devices for …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Two weeks’ pay tacked on to notice period as ‘deterrent’ for employers after woman fired following parental leave
A Nova Scotia company has been ordered to pay a worker, terminated without cause at the end of her parental leave, an additional two weeks’ pay on top of her …
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Alberta’s 2021 judicial compensation commission is inviting public submissions on compensation levels for judges. An independent judicial compensation commission was established in 2021 under Alberta’s Judicature Act to review and recommend the …
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Fourteen Saskatchewan lawyers are being recognized for their contributions to the legal profession and public service with a King’s Counsel (K.C.) designation. “This is the first time in almost 70 years …
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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 …