The B.C. Government recently amended its workers compensation laws which impose greater obligations on employers to accommodate injured workers.
On October 31, 2022, Bill 41 – Workers Compensation Amendment Act (No. … Read More
Remote work has become a significant recruitment and retention issue for employers. As a result of remote work arrangements during the pandemic, many employees desire flexibility over where and when … Read More
The Saskatchewan Government recently proposed amendments to The Saskatchewan Employment Act which aim to improve workplace health and safety and to better meet the needs of changing workplaces.
The Saskatchewan Government … Read More
Employers often have to deal with workplace complaints and allegations, but are your current investigation processes effective? To avoid legal consequences that can result in financial and reputational impacts, employers … Read More
Overtime may seem like a simple concept, but when you start flipping through the rules, you may find it is actually quite complex. Employers often make mistakes when it comes … Read More
On September 13, 2022, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced plans for a national day of mourning for federal government employees on Monday, September 19, 2022, the date of the Queen’s … Read More
In a recent decision, the Alberta Human Rights Tribunal directed the Respondent company to pay $5,000 in costs to a Complainant, despite the fact that the Complainant produced no evidence … Read More
Authors: John Agioritis, Haley Stearns
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This blog was written with the assistance of Matthew Douglas, summer law student.
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General damages awards for discriminatory conduct have dramatically increased across Canada in recent years. The trend continued in Yaschuk v Emerson Electric Canada Ltd (“Yaschuk”), a recent decision of the … Read More
