The economic impacts of COVID-19 have caused many employers to explore ways to reduce their expenses.
A recent decision from the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta – Kosteckyj v Paramount… Read More
On April 1, 2021, the B.C. Government expanded the scope of the current unpaid COVID-19 related leave by granting all part-time and full-time workers with the ability to take unpaid… Read More
This blog was originally published on January 11, 2021 and has been updated to reflect the changes that took effect on April 1, 2021.
In November 2020, we discussed proposed changes… Read More
This blog was originally published on March 18, 2021 and has been revised to include recent updates.
Saskatchewan has amended The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020 (2020 OHS Regulations) to… Read More
Remote work has become the norm for many employers over the past year. With the flexibility to virtually work from anywhere, employers may receive more employee requests to continue the… Read More
In University of Saskatchewan v Administrative and Supervisory Personnel Association, 2021, the Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board (the Board) re-visited the issue of supervisory employees being in the same bargaining unit… Read More
Saskatchewan’s new Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 2020 (2020 OHS Regulations) come into effect on April 1, 2021.
One of the key changes in the 2020 OHS Regulations relates to first… Read More
The Critical Worker Benefit Program
On February 10, 2021, the Government of Alberta announced the Critical Worker Benefit, which is a joint federal-provincial program aimed at providing a one-time cash payment… Read More
This blog was prepared with the assistance of summer student Caileigh Rendek.
On August 20, 2020, the Federal Government announced its proposed plan to transition individuals receiving the Canada Emergency Response… Read More
Love is in the air as Valentine’s day is approaching, and although employees may be looking for love, office romances may cause employers heartburn.
Navigating workplace relationships can be challenging –… Read More