Employers who are considered “public sector bodies” must understand their obligations pursuant to the recently introduced The Accessible Saskatchewan Act (the “Act”). The Act came into force on December 3, … Read More
On January 22, 2024, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marc Miller announced a cap on the number of new study permits to be issued annually for international students wishing … Read More
Flexible work arrangements are gaining momentum. This shift has largely been driven by a desire to prevent employee burnout or general fatigue and enhance work-life balance. In fact, many workplaces … Read More
The B.C. Court of Appeal recently ruled that the B.C. Supreme Court has the jurisdiction to not only enforce a settlement reached through the Human Rights Tribunal process, but also … Read More
In British Columbia, a CFO racked up over $14,000 in personal charges on his company credit card.
The employee was asked several times for repayment but delayed paying back the charges. … Read More
A president and CEO in Alberta sued after his employment was terminated for cause.
During the course of his employment, the employee habitually exceeded the spending limits imposed by the Board … Read More
The federal Pay Equity Act (the “Act”) came into force on August 31, 2021. The Act requires most Canadian federally regulated workplaces with 10 or more employees to develop and … Read More
Increasing immigration is a hot topic across Canada and nowhere more than in a high-opportunity low-population province like Saskatchewan.
In early November, we wrote a blog about expansion to the Saskatchewan … Read More
In case you missed it, MLT Aikins recently hosted the Alberta OHS Update – Year in Review. This seminar included a discussion on the recent 4-4 split-decision of the Supreme … Read More
On November 20, 2023, the Government of British Columbia introduced Bill 48 – 2023 Labour Statutes Amendment Act.
The proposed bill would amend the Employment Standards Act and the Workers’ Compensation … Read More
