The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador introduced proposed amendments to the Labour Standards Act on November 6 that would significantly extend unpaid job-protected leave for workers dealing with long-term illness, …
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FeaturedPrivacy
N.L. Labour Relations Board’s search efforts deemed reasonable, privacy complaint dismissed
The Newfoundland and Labrador Labour Relations Board was found to have conducted a reasonable search in response to a complainant’s access-to-information request, meeting its obligations under the province’s Access to …
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FeaturedPrivacy
Memorial University urged to implement policy restricting use of personal email for official business
Memorial University of Newfoundland has been advised to establish a comprehensive policy to prohibit employees and officials from using personal email accounts for university business. This recommendation came from the …
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People on the MoveWorkplace News
Smita Joshi appointed chair of Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission
Dr. Smita Joshi has been named the new Chairperson of the Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission, officially taking the role on April 19, 2024. Her appointment was recognized by …
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Occupational Health & SafetyWorkplace News
OHS charges laid after fatal refinery explosion in Newfoundland
Braya Renewable Fuels (Newfoundland) GP Inc. and Lorneville Mechanical Contractors Ltd. have been charged under Newfoundland and Labrador’s Occupational Health and Safety Act following a fatal explosion and fire at …
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Opinion/Commentary
Are employees who testify in workplace investigations entitled to anonymity? The answer is ‘maybe’ – and that’s a problem
When employers are investigating allegations of wrongdoing, they need the co-operation of witnesses who are often colleagues of the accused. It can create uncomfortable situations, with people afraid to speak …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
N.L.’s privacy commissioner backs decision to protect witness confidentiality in workplace accident case
Newfoundland and Labrador’s Information and Privacy Commissioner has ruled that the Department of Digital Government and Service NL was right to withhold witness statements from an injured worker who sought …
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FeaturedPrivacy
N.L. privacy commissioner upholds decision not to confirm or deny existence of records involving school employee
Newfoundland and Labrador’s privacy commission (OIPC) has upheld a decision by the Department of Education to neither confirm nor deny the existence of records related to a complaint against a …
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FeaturedUncategorized
NL Hydro ordered to release data on employees who self-identify as having disabilities by privacy commissioner
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro (NL Hydro) has been directed to provide records concerning its employees who self-identify as having disabilities following a decision by the province’s Information and Privacy Commissioner, …
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Workplace News
Marine Atlantic workers file for conciliation, Unifor says employer is stalling bargaining
Unifor has taken formal steps to initiate a conciliation process on behalf of workers at Marine Atlantic, citing the employer’s reluctance to engage in meaningful negotiations. Representing employees through Locals …
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