Mitchell Smith has joined Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) as a partner in the firm’s Labour & Employment group. “Clients trust Mitchell to resolve complex employment and commercial disputes,” BLG said …
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Nova Scotia shipyard failed its duty to accommodate injured welder: Labour Board
A recent ruling by the Nova Scotia Labour Board underscores the lengths employers are required to go to accommodate a worker with a disability. Lunenburg Foundry & Engineering (LIFE) found …
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When it comes to employment law, different countries have different regulations and requirements. Canada and China are two countries that have unique sets of employment laws. In this blog post, …
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UFCW justified in withdrawing grievance in light of video evidence of worker’s time theft: Board
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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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 …