Labour & Employment
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October 29, 2024
Unifor calls for intimate partner violence epidemic legislation in Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador’s minister of Justice and Public Safety and the minister responsible for Women and Gender Equality met with Unifor representatives who are advocating for the declaration that intimate partner violence (IPV) is an epidemic in the province. Unifor is Canada's largest private sector union.
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October 29, 2024
Canada sanctions weapons & aid suppliers to Myanmar military after hundreds of civilians bombed
In coordination with the EU and the U.K., Canada has imposed sanctions under the Special Economic Measures (Burma) Regulations against three individuals and four entities for supplying weapons and military equipment to Myanmar’s military.
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October 29, 2024
Can executive employment contracts address possibility of violent attacks? | Frank Portman
The Toronto business community was shocked to awaken to the news that two senior executives of GFL, a publicly traded company, were shot at overnight in early October in their homes within one hour of each other. Later reports also suggested that police were investigating up to three possible arsons linked to GFL company sites.
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October 29, 2024
Google approved for $100M annual contribution, 5-year exemption from Online News Act
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has approved Google’s application allowing a $100 million annual contribution to Canadian news organizations through the Canadian Journalism Collective (CJC). It is the first decision made under the Online News Act Application and Exemption Regulations.
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October 29, 2024
Cannabis at work: What employers and employees need to know
With the legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada, questions continue to swirl around its place in the workplace. For employees, the right to use cannabis outside of work may feel like a given. For employers, however, the focus remains squarely on safety, productivity and compliance with evolving policies and regulations.
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October 29, 2024
Enforcing termination clauses efficiently: Datastealth and Rule 21 | Gabriel Latner
It seems like every couple of years there’s a court decision that sparks a flurry of blog posts and articles about how this is a “wake-up call” and employers need to update their termination clauses to avoid having them declared unenforceable.
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October 28, 2024
Family violence against kids, youths and seniors hits highwater mark in 2023: Statistics Canada
Statistics Canada has painted a troubling statistical picture of the trends in family violence that were reported to police last year.
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October 28, 2024
N.S. Accessibility Advisory Board releases recommendations on workplaces
Nova Scotia disability and accessibility officials have released recommendations they have made to the province’s government around workplace recruitment policies, emergency evacuation practices and job accommodations.
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October 25, 2024
CIVIL PROCEDURE - Disposition without trial - Frivolous, vexatious or abuse of process
Appeal by VAC Development (“VAC”) from a motion judge’s decision to dismiss its counterclaim for defamation, interference with economic relations and damages. VAC argued that the motion judge carried out the public interest balancing stage incorrectly. Williams had been employed by VAC.
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October 25, 2024
Canada slashes immigration targets | Colin R. Singer
Canada has announced it will reduce its target for new permanent residents by 90,000 for 2025 as the federal government gives in to political pressure to cut immigration numbers.