Labour & Employment
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November 29, 2024
Alberta taking Ottawa to court over Impact Assessment Act for the second time
Alberta is once again taking the federal government to court over Ottawa’s legislation outlining the process for assessing the impact of resource projects.
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November 29, 2024
LSO addresses new working groups, information on confidentiality of investigations
Ontario’s law society used its November Convocation to unveil a new working group focusing on the “long-term future” of the province’s paralegals and to codify rules around the confidentiality of information gathered in tribunal investigations.
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November 29, 2024
4 new associates join Filion Wakely
Recent news releases from Filion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP announced the addition of Rebecca Rosenberg, Misbah Anis, Naomi Santesteban and Adele Zhang as associates.
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November 28, 2024
Ontario labour bill would impose higher fines, accelerate registration for regulated professions
Ontario has introduced workplace legislation that, if passed, would introduce a new mandatory minimum fine for repeat health and safety violations by employers.
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November 28, 2024
DISCIPLINE AND TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT - Termination by employer, with cause - Harassment or conflict
Appeal by appellant from a judgment of the Federal Court dismissing its application for judicial review of a labour adjudicator’s decision allowing respondent’s dismissal complaint. The respondent worked for the appellant for over 30 years and had risen to a management position. Following an internal investigation, the respondent was dismissed for violating the appellant's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (Harassment Policy) and the Canadian Human Rights Act.
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November 27, 2024
Federal Court of Appeal upholds bilingual requirements for St. John’s, Edmonton airports
The Federal Court of Appeal has upheld rulings that the St. John’s International Airport Authority (SJIAA) breached its language obligations under the Official Languages Act (OLA) by communicating in English only on social media and failing to ensure that its website is fully bilingual.
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November 27, 2024
Proposed settlement reached by federal non-union workers affected by faulty Phoenix pay system
A proposed out-of-court settlement has been reached with the federal government to compensate casual and non-unionized federal employees who were impacted by the Phoenix pay system’s various payroll issues.
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November 27, 2024
Law360 Canada Pulse survey: what lawyers really think about their profession
Find out what lawyers really think about their profession in Law360 Canada Pulse’s Lawyer Satisfaction Survey.
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November 27, 2024
How to make the most of your holiday work party: Tips for a festive yet professional celebration
The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes the highly anticipated office holiday party. These gatherings are a time to relax, celebrate the year’s accomplishments and embrace the festive spirit with colleagues. However, while holiday parties can be an opportunity to unwind, they also require a reminder to maintain professionalism, even in a festive setting.
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November 26, 2024
Law360 Canada Pulse survey: stress remains significant issue for lawyers
A recent survey of the legal profession is showing high levels of satisfaction with things like collegiality and collaboration at their firms and opportunities for advancement, but there is one issue that continues to remain a problem and has no easy fix — stress.