On Nov. 3, 2022, the Government of Saskatchewan introduced amendments to The Saskatchewan Employment Act that will help improve health and safety and better meet the needs of modern workplaces in the …
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Constructive DismissalFeatured
Worker’s case that loss of truck amounted to constructive dismissal was ‘Ram tough’: Court
An HVAC technician in Ontario who lost use of a company-paid truck, including insurance and highway toll coverage for commuting, has won a constructive dismissal claim against his former employer. …
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The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016. This process emphasizes transparency, merit, and …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Newspaper GM had no obligation to search for ‘lesser-paying job’ to fulfill duty to mitigate, Ontario Court of Appeal rules
The Ontario Court of Appeal has overturned a lower court ruling that a newspaper executive failed to mitigate her damages. The court said employees aren’t required to take a lesser …
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Saskatchewan has re-established a provincial courthouse in Lloydminster as a permanent location, with a fully operational registry office available to the public Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 …
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Top stories from HR Law Canada this week include: • Housing executive fired for sexually harassing job candidate during interview process • Sales executive was employee, not contractor, Ontario court …
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Employment ContractsFeatured
Sales executive was employee, not contractor, Ontario court rules in awarding nearly $65K
Courts will often look past the wording in a contract to determine the true nature of an employment relationship. A sales executive for Fusion Nutrition was ruled to be an …
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FeaturedWorkplace Legislation/Press Releases
B.C. holding roundtables with gig workers as it considers employment standards changes
The B.C. government is hosting a series of regional in-person roundtables to hear directly from gig workers about their jobs and working conditions, and the unique challenges for app-based ride-hailin… …
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FeaturedJust CauseSexual Harassment
Housing executive fired for sexually harassing job candidate during interview process
A housing authority in Nova Scotia was justified in firing a director, for cause, who sexually harassed a job candidate during the hiring process, according to the labour relations board. …
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Top stories from HR Law Canada this week include: Woman awarded $50,000 in damages by tribunal after being touched on breast during business trip Companies are increasingly tracking eye movements …