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 …
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RBC was justified in disclosing personal information about a former financial advisor, without her knowledge or consent, to further an investigation by her new employer, the Federal Court has ruled. …
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This week’s top stories include: • Can you quit without actually submitting a resignation letter? Yes, rules labour board • Clumsy, expletive-filled meeting a bad idea, but didn’t warrant punitive …
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Legal NewsProfessional MisconductSexual Harassment
B.C. lawyer found guilty of professional misconduct for sexually harassing woman
A lawyer has been found guilty of professional misconduct by the Law Society of British Columbia after it ruled he sexually harassed a woman. While it’s not an employment law …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsConstructive DismissalFeatured
Can you quit without actually submitting a resignation letter? Yes, rules labour board
Is it possible to quit a job without actually submitting a resignation letter? The answer is yes, as a recent Nova Scotia Labour Board ruling underscores. In that case, a …
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Top stories this week from HR Law Canada include: • Worker’s case that loss of truck amounted to constructive dismissal was ‘Ram tough’: Court • Newspaper GM had no obligation …
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FeaturedWorkplace Legislation/Press Releases
New Brunswick reinforces minimum wage protections for people with a disability
The New Brunswick provincial government has introduced legislative amendments to the Employment Standards Act to eliminate situations in which people living with a disability receive less than minimum… Free Membership Required To …