Many organizations permit (or would like to permit) their employees to use their personal mobile and computing devices for business as well as personal purposes. Although such “Bring Your Own … Read More
Both the Manitoba and Federal Governments have recently implemented changes to their applicable minimum wage rates.
All Manitoba employers must ensure that their wages are in accordance with at least the … Read More
The advent of remote work has introduced various risks for employers – including the risk that employees may not actually be performing the work they log hours for.
In a recent … Read More
The duty to accommodate requires the employer, the union and the employee to cooperate.
In Service Employees International Union - West v Wynyard CARRES Inc., the grievor claimed that she required … Read More
On March 13, 2023, WorkSafe Saskatchewan released the 2023-2028 Fatalities and Serious Injuries Strategy. The Strategy outlines key areas of focus for the next five years and includes some important … Read More
Employers in Alberta may terminate employees with or without just cause – but it can be difficult for them to change course after an employee is terminated, as a recent … Read More
Supporting the mental health of employees has become an important reality for employers — not only as a recruitment tool, but to keep current employees engaged and lessen the chances … Read More
Authors: Kristin Gibson, Dany Théberge
Update: The Manitoba government is currently accepting applications for grants of up to $50,000 from the Manitoba Accessibility Fund, for organizations that will promote accessibility and … Read More
Municipal employees often have access to large volumes of sensitive personal information. In some circumstances, employees may be tempted to “snoop” through that information for reasons unrelated to their jobs. … Read More
One of the bigger issues facing the agriculture sector is the limited labour pool in Canada. Many employers who are looking for workers from outside of Canada to fill job … Read More
