The Confédération des syndicats nationaux (CSN) has formally sought to unionize Amazon’s DXT4 warehouse in Laval, Que., marking a potentially historic shift for labour organization in Québec’s Amazon facilities. On …
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KPMG, a global network of professional services firms, has announced its acquisition of the Montréal-based law firm Sweibel Novek Rabbat, L.L.P. (S·N·R), marking a significant expansion of its legal services …
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Legal News
François Brais named managing partner for Fasken’s Quebec operations as Éric Bédard takes on new role after 12 years at the top
Fasken has announced a significant leadership change in its Québec operations, with François Brais set to assume the role of Managing Partner starting Jan. 1, 2024. This transition marks the …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedJust Cause
Air Canada’s termination of worker who failed to disclose pre-existing chronic back pain during hiring process upheld at arbitration
Air Canada fired a station attendant — a position requiring heavy lifting — after he failed to disclose a pre-existing chronic back pain condition during the hiring process. Now, a …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Quebec court to decide: Are online workers for foreign companies protected by local labour laws?
The scope of Quebec’s labour laws for remote workers is under scrutiny after a former employee, dismissed from her job, has been granted permission to appeal a Superior Court decision. …
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Justice Éric Hardy has been promoted to the Court of Appeal of Quebec, while Maxime Roy has been appointed to the Superior Court of Quebec, the Hon. Arif Virani, Minister …
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Legal News
Supreme Court of Canada reviewing appeal involving lack of interpreter services in Quebec courts
A pivotal case highlighting the discrepancies in court interpreter services in Quebec has reached the Supreme Court of Canada, according to the Independent Canadian Commission on Civil and Human RIghts. …
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
Quebec is proper forum for sexual harassment complaint against Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation: Newfoundland and Labrador court
A Newfoundland and Labrador court has ruled that a civil action involving an allegation of sexual harassment involving the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation should be tried in Quebec. The foundation, …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Union of Safety and Justice Employees protest outside RCMP over loss of physical union office
About 30 members of Local 10004 of the Union of Safety and Justice Employees (USJE) gathered in front of the offices of their employer, C Division of the Royal Canadian …
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FeaturedRecommendedSpotlight Story
Top 7 employment law issues that will affect Ontario employers in 2023
by Lai King Humby Lai King HumAs we leave behind 2022, the long shadow of COVID-19 continues to linger and may have changed our workplaces forever. Perhaps the most significant workplace trend with long term effects …