By McInnes Cooper A proposed agreement has been reached to resolve the miscalculation of Long Term Disability payments for members of the Class of disabled Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) veterans, …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
CMA recognizes one year of federal law to protect health workers, more needs to be done
By Canadian Medical Association It has been nearly one year since a federal law came into force that made it illegal to use threats and bullying to stop a health worker from …
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Legal News
Year of uncertainty awaits law firms: 2023 Report on the State of the Legal Market in the U.S.
By Thomson Reuters Editor’s note: The following information is based on the U.S. market, but we present it here as an FYI for Canadian law firms. The year ahead is …
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As an HR professional in Canada, it’s important to have a basic understanding of tort law. Tort law is an area of law that deals with civil wrongs, injuries, and …
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Employment contracts are an essential part of the employer-employee relationship, providing clarity and certainty about the terms of employment. For employers in Canada, having a well-drafted employment contract is critical …
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By British Columbia Ministry of Attorney General The recipients of the honorary title of King’s Counsel (KC) for 2022 will be announced in spring 2023. The KC designation recognizes lawyers …
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Constructive DismissalEmployment ContractsFeatured
B.C. pressman loses bid to have termination clause voided because cap was shorter than mandated for ‘group’ layoffs under ESA
A senior pressman at Glenmore Printing in Richmond, B.C., was laid off during the pandemic — a move that both the worker and employer agreed was constructive dismissal. But the …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Heart to Heart CPR raises awareness of Ontario’s new workplace naloxone requirements
By Heart to Heart First Aid CPR Services As of June 1, 2023, the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) will require workplaces to have a naloxone kit if an employer becomes …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedWorkplace Violence
Union rep’s actions during termination were unprofessional, but didn’t warrant suspension
A union rep’s behaviour during a termination meeting at PUC was harsh and unprofessional, but it didn’t warrant a suspension, an arbitrator has ruled. Jeff Priddle has been an employee …
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An airline controlled by the Chinese government has been ordered to pay $100,000 in punitive damages to a long-term worker in British Columbia it repeatedly demoted and fired, alleging “time …