Labour & Employment
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October 17, 2024
My story, thus far | Courtney Betty
I remember as a young boy arriving in Canada, from Jamaica, filled with excitement and joy. Canada was the land of opportunity, my parents told me. They were both hardworking people. My mother worked in a clothing factory and my father worked for the City of Toronto as a proud parking attendant. They drilled in me the value of education, character and a strong religious belief that I should treat everyone with the greatest level of respect and compassion. In many ways, though I did not recognize it then, these values became a cornerstone that formed the foundation for the rest of my life.
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October 16, 2024
Feds announce ‘transitional’ financial aid for Palestinians who come to Canada from war-torn Gaza
The federal government says it is offering “transitional financial assistance” to help defray the “basic needs” of Palestinians impacted by the war in Gaza who have arrived in Canada.
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October 16, 2024
Judicial appointment announced in Quebec
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani announced the appointment of Pierre Soucy as a judge of the Superior Court of Quebec, an Oct. 15 news release announced.
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October 16, 2024
H1-B work permit alternatives
The H-1B is a work permit classification for those who work in Specialty Occupations, which are occupations for which specific university degrees, or related degrees, are required. These are very well-used by foreign students who wish to remain in the United States after their student status and any attendant-related work permit ends.
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October 15, 2024
Streamlining EI repayment: A call for less-complicated, dedicated support
A clear, easy-to-follow process is urgently needed to assist those expected to satisfy employment insurance (EI) repayment obligations after an employment settlement.
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October 16, 2024
A strategic approach to severance packages | Stuart Rudner
As an employment lawyer and mediator, I often review severance packages. Many aim to address the scenario where a dismissed employee secures new work before the end of the notice period. While there are some common approaches, they are often arbitrary and not grounded in law. There are various ways to handle severance packages, and employers, employees and their counsel should approach them strategically rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method.
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October 15, 2024
Court sets aside decisions that revoked program approvals for two truck-driving schools
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice Divisional Court has set aside revocations of program approval for two truck-driving schools, finding that the decisions breached procedural fairness.
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October 15, 2024
Immigration and housing crises require decisive action | Sergio R. Karas
As Canada grapples with a severe housing crisis, many citizens are increasingly apprehensive about the government’s immigration policies.
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October 11, 2024
2 new associates join Henein Hutchison Robitaille
A recent news release from Henein Hutchison Robitaille LLP announced the addition of associates Renee Jiang and Caterina Cavallo.
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October 11, 2024
What employers need to know about executive employment contracts | Frank Portman
In my last article about executive employment contracts, I wrote about the importance of understanding the issues and interpretation of those contracts from the executive’s viewpoint. Executive employment contracts are equally important for employers, though, of course, employers have opposite priorities.