The Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board (FPSLREB) has upheld the dismissal of a Health Canada employee who threatened violence towards her manager following the refusal of a …
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The federal minimum wage in Canada is rising to $17.30 an hour on April 1, 2024. This is a 3.9 per cent increase from the current wage rate of $16.65 …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Ottawa expanding Employment Equity Act to specifically protect Black, 2SLGBTQI+ workers
In a landmark move to enhance workplace fairness and inclusion, the federal government has announced the expansion of the Employment Equity Act to explicitly protect Black and 2SLGBTQI+ workers. This …
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
CSIS sexual assault allegations highlight the need for external oversight
By Jason Walker, Adler University The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) has launched a third-party workplace assessment of its British Columbia office after serious allegations of sexual assault, bullying and …
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Wrongful Dismissal
Federal Court dismisses wrongful dismissal case against National Arts Centre over jurisdictional issues
In October, the Federal Court struck down a wrongful dismissal lawsuit filed by a former employee against the National Arts Centre Corporation. The decision was based on the court’s lack …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Ottawa Police Services Board wins judicial review over dispute on National Day of Mourning holiday pay following death of Queen Elizabeth II
An Ontario court has overturned an arbitrator’s decision around whether Ottawa Police should have treated the national day of mourning, declared after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, as a …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsWorkplace Legislation/Press Releases
Ottawa to ban use of replacement workers in strikes, lockouts for federally regulated industries
In a move that signals a shift in the federal stance on labour disputes, Minister of Labour Seamus O’Regan Jr. introduced new legislation today aimed at banning the employment of …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedSexual Harassment
Lawsuit from CSIS agent tossed by B.C. court after it rules FPSLRA grievance process is proper forum
A lawsuit brought forward by a former Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) employee, Jane Doe, alleging sexual assault and workplace harassment by a colleague referred to as “Individual E,” has …
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ImmigrationWorkplace Legislation/Press Releases
Ottawa streamlining temporary foreign worker program, making it easier for employers with history of compliance with rules
The federal government is introducing a new pilot program — the Recognized Employer Pilot (REP) — to safeguard the rights of temporary foreign workers while streamlining the recruitment process for …
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The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, announced today that the government will table its 2023 budget on March 28, 2023, in the House of Commons, …