By DLA Piper (Canada) LLP DLA Piper (Canada) LLP is pleased to announce that Correna Jones and Michael Richards have been named co-chairs of our Canadian Employment group. Correna Jones …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Alberta court reins in employer’s attempt to ‘change horses’ from without cause to just cause
An Alberta court has shot down an employer’s attempt to “change horses” and allege just cause after it terminated its executive-director without cause. When the executive-director sued for wrongful di… …
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Constructive Dismissal
Everything HR needs to know about constructive dismissal (but was too afraid to ask)
Constructive dismissal is a situation where an employee resigns from their job due to a significant change in their employment conditions, which makes it difficult or impossible for them to …
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By Ontario Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development The Ontario government is working for workers by expanding cancer coverage for firefighters. These changes will make it faster and …
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By Justice and Public Safety, New Brunswick Matthew Cripps has been appointed as a sitting provincial court judge in Miramichi, Justice Minister Hugh J. Flemming announced today. “Mr. Cripps has …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
New Brunswick advocate urges government, unions to stop bargaining away children’s right to educational services
By Office of the Child, Youth and Seniors’ Advocate – New Brunswick Child, Youth and Seniors’ Advocate Kelly Lamrock has issued recommendations on means to uphold the rights of children with …
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In Canada, it is illegal to terminate an employee without just cause or proper notice. This means that you cannot simply fire someone because you do not like them or …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Nova Scotia bans TikTok social media app from government-issued devices
By Service Nova Scotia and Internal Services The Province of Nova Scotia is banning the use of the TikTok social media application on government-issued mobile devices effective Wednesday, March 1. …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Manitoba government simplifies small business minimum wage adjustment program
By Government of Manitoba The Manitoba government is adjusting the Small Business Minimum Wage Adjustment Program to streamline the application process and enable small businesses to receive support as one-time …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Ontario Nurses’ Association enters into mediation with Ontario Hospital Association
By Ontario Nurses’ Association Today, the elected bargaining team of the Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) begins mediation with the Ontario Hospital Association (OHA) in a last-ditch effort to reach a …