Labour & Employment
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September 27, 2024
Federal Court offers bar, litigants expedited ‘no-hearing’ judicial review for study permit refusals
In an effort to speed up the judicial review of hundreds of study permit refusals as the Federal Court also contends with thousands of other immigration cases, the national trial court is offering parties who opt into a new pilot project a “simplified” no-hearing, in-writing-only procedure where judges will simultaneously decide a JR leave application and the JR’s merits, and do so within five months rather than the 14 to 18 months usually required for a final decision under the general procedure.
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September 27, 2024
Lax O’Sullivan welcomes new lawyer
A recent news release from Lax O'Sullivan Lisus Gottlieb LLP announced the addition of Anne Posno.
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September 27, 2024
Understanding the right to refuse unsafe work for Canadian employers
As a Canadian employer, ensuring a safe and healthy work environment is not just a moral obligation but also a legal requirement. The right to refuse unsafe work is an essential aspect of workplace safety under the Occupational Health and Safety Act across Canada. This regulation empowers employees to stop working if they believe their safety or the safety of others is at risk.
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September 27, 2024
Waiving drug offenses for admission to the U.S.
The United States treats drug offences very seriously, and foreign nationals should be attentive to U.S. laws about drugs that may impact their ability to enter the United States.
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September 26, 2024
Immigration measures fall short in addressing international student crisis | Sergio R. Karas
On Sept. 18, 2024, the federal government announced an additional 10 per cent reduction in the study permit intake cap, lowering the target from 485,000 to 437,000 for 2025. The government also outlined plans to limit spousal work permit eligibility to only spouses of master’s degree students enrolled in programs lasting at least 16 months, and spouses of foreign workers in management or professional roles within sectors experiencing labour shortages.
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September 25, 2024
Federal Court expands RCMP class action to include affected family members
The Federal Court has expanded a class action against the RCMP to include family members of RCMP members and reservists allegedly subjected to systemic bullying, intimidation and harassment.
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September 25, 2024
Executive employment contracts: What C-suite executives need to know | Frank Portman
One of the most important legal relationships in any Canadian’s life is their legal relationship with their employer. This relationship is defined by the employment contract, written or unwritten, between worker and employer about how they will work together. This is especially true for executives and executive employment contracts.
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September 24, 2024
Appeal court finds insurance policy barred claims from previous employee class action
The Ontario Court of Appeal has ruled that an insurance policy provided to directors and officers of an insolvent company barred coverage for claims asserted in an employment class action brought against the company.
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September 24, 2024
Canada inks halibut fishing deal with France; begins Beaufort Sea boundary talks with U.S. this fall
Canada has cut a deal with France on sharing the fishing quota for the total allowable catch Canada sets for Atlantic halibut, and Ottawa has also created a “joint task force” with the U.S. government to negotiate the disputed Canada-U.S. boundary in the Beaufort Sea.
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September 24, 2024
Safeguarding intellectual property: Key insights for employers
In today’s dynamic business environment, companies are dedicating substantial resources to the creation of innovative products, technologies and processes to gain a competitive edge. However, the value of these innovations can be jeopardized if intellectual property ownership is not clearly established and protected within the employment context. It can be crucial for companies to ensure that they obtain and retain ownership of intellectual property developed by their employees and, in some cases, even intellectual property created by their contractors.