Labour & Employment
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October 17, 2024
Ottawa seeks feedback on ‘potential’ new tools for ‘robust enforcement’ of forced labour import ban
The federal government has launched public consultations on substantial new “tools” to boost enforcement of Canada’s import prohibition on goods made with forced labour, which came into force in July 2020.
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October 17, 2024
Business organizations call on federal government to scrap capital gains tax increase
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), along with 20 other industry organizations, is calling on the federal government to scrap the upcoming increase to the capital gains inclusion rate and to make the Canadian Entrepreneurs’ Incentive available to business owners in all sectors.
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October 17, 2024
New chief justice appointed to Court Martial Appeal Court of Canada
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the appointment of Mary J. L. Gleason as the new chief justice of the Court Martial Appeal Court of Canada, an Oct. 15 news release announced.
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October 17, 2024
World Menopause Day affects almost every woman you know | Jana Schilder
I’m burning up, staring at the ceiling. I fling back the bed covers, but my feet get tangled in them. I am sweating, and my nightgown is soaked, sticking to my back. So is the fitted sheet under me and my pillowcase, too. Clock says 4:12 a.m. Seconds later, encased in damp, I start to shiver. The night sweats have struck again.
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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.