An Ottawa-based construction company has been fined $55,000 following a workplace incident that left a worker critically injured. The fine, handed down by Justice of the Peace Karen Baum in …
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Workplace News
Pay equity deadline extended by three years for Canada’s public service, 18 months for RCMP
The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS) has secured extensions to the deadlines for implementing pay equity plans within the core public administration (CPA) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police …
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Workplace News
Federal pharmacare bill passes third reading, covers essential meds like contraception and diabetes
The federal pharmacare bill has successfully passed its third reading in Parliament, a significant milestone in Canada’s journey toward universal coverage. Unifor, Canada’s largest private sector union, expressed strong support …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Federal Court upholds decision to compensate, but not reinstate, former CMHC senior auditor
The Federal Court has upheld a labour adjudicator’s decision to compensate, but not reinstate, a former senior auditor at the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). This case revolved around …
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The federal government, led by Minister of Employment, Workforce Development, and Official Languages Randy Boissonnault, has initiated the selection process for appointing members to the newly established Employment Insurance Board …
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FeaturedJust CauseWorkplace Violence
Termination upheld for Health Canada worker who threatened boss with violence after leave request denied
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 …