By Unifor Unifor Local 101R has reached a tentative agreement with Canadian Pacific Railway (CP), covering 1,200 workers at 18 locations from British Columbia to Quebec. “These are hard working members who provide …
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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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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
WCB benefits for injured workers enhanced in Prince Edward Island
By Workers Compensation Board of PEI The Workers Compensation Board (WCB) of PEI announces the implementation of the most significant benefit enhancement package for injured workers in the last decade, …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Ontario Superior Court of Justice certifies class action lawsuit against RBC Dominion Securities for claimed vacation and holiday pay compensation violations
By Cavalluzzo LLP RBC Dominion Securities Inc., a subsidiary of the Royal Bank of Canada, and one of Canada’s leading full-service investment and wealth management firms, is facing a now certified class action lawsuit, claiming damages for allegedly unpaid vacation and holiday pay …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Late claims may be allowed in Canadian Armed Forces/Department of National Defence sexual misconduct class actions
By Koskie Minsky LLP The Federal Court has now ruled that late claims can be accepted in the CAF-DND Sexual Misconduct Class Action Settlement where it is in the interests of justice …
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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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By Unifor The union representing workers at the Irving Shipyard has reached a tentative collective agreement covering more than 1,000 tradespeople building the next generation of Canada’s naval fleet. “The members of …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
New Brunswick’s Human Rights Commission issues new age discrimination guideline
By New Brunswick Human Rights Commission The New Brunswick Human Rights Commission has issued a new publication, Guideline on Age Discrimination, which outlines the protections provided in the Human Rights Act against age-based …
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By Pay Equity Office The Pay Equity Office is pleased to offer a new resource for compensation specialists, unions, legal professionals, and others who are interested in learning more about …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Annual review submitted by Nova Scotia’s minimum wage committee
By Labour, Skills and Immigration Nova Scotia Nova Scotia’s Minimum Wage Review Committee has submitted its report with recommendations on the minimum wage rate, proposing a faster path to reaching …