I’ve written a lot of stories over the years about legal missteps by employers and the damages that can cause to workers, reputation, and the bottom line. But every once…
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Opinion/Commentary
Starbucks seeks Supreme Court protection in U.S. from being pre-emptively ordered to rehire baristas who say they were fired for union-promoting activities
By Michael Z. Green, Texas A&M University What factors must a court consider when the National Labor Relations Board requests an order requiring an employer to rehire terminated workers before…
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Opinion/Commentary
The federal government’s proposed AI legislation misses the mark on protecting Canadians
By Joanna Redden, Western University and Fenwick McKelvey, Concordia University There is global consensus among civil society, academia and industry that artificial intelligence adoption comes with risks and harms. Addressing…
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Opinion/Commentary
The Alberta government is interfering in public sector bargaining on an unprecedented scale
By Jason Foster, Athabasca University; Bob Barnetson, Athabasca University, and Susan Cake, Athabasca University In the coming months, over 200,000 public sector workers in Alberta will begin bargaining with their…
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Opinion/Commentary
The backlash against diversity, equity and inclusion in business is in full force − but myths obscure the real value of DEI
By Adia Harvey Wingfield, Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis Few ideas in business are as misunderstood as DEI. While opposition to DEI – diversity, equity and…
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Opinion/Commentary
Shifts in how sex and gender identity are defined may alter human rights protections: Canadians deserve to know how and why
By Debra M Haak, Queen’s University, Ontario Recent education policy changes and protests about sex education reveal increasing concern and polarization over how sex and gender identity are taught in…
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Opinion/Commentary
Generative AI is changing the legal profession – future lawyers need to know how to use it
By Craig Smith, University of Salford Generative AI – technology such as ChatGPT that creates content when prompted – is affecting how solicitors, judges and barristers work. It’s also likely…
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Opinion/Commentary
How the UK’s new rights around flexible working will affect employees and businesses
By Jane Parry, University of Southampton and Michalis Veliziotis, University of Southampton Employees in the UK have just received a new right to request flexible working arrangements from the first…
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Opinion/Commentary
GO Transit case highlights the shadows cast by off-duty conduct after Ontario court blasts arbitrator’s reasoning
An Ontario court has confirmed, underscored, highlighted — and just plain emphasized, yet again — that employers have a duty to investigate allegations of workplace harassment even if there is…
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By Amalia Rebecca Miller, University of Virginia and Carmit Segal, University of Zurich Ultra-competitive workplaces – places where employees battle against each other for rank, bonuses and promotions – are…