Tightening of Regulations and U.S. Law
With U.S. immigration regulations tightening, it’s increasingly important to pay close attention to the rules and regulations around business travel to the U.S. and to… Read More
As of October 1, 2019, Manitoba’s minimum wage will increase 30 cents – from $11.35 per hour to $11.65 per hour.
The increase is based on the province’s 2.5 per cent… Read More
Starting October 1, 2019, the minimum wage in Saskatchewan will increase from $11.06 per hour to $11.32 per hour.
After its annual review of the province’s minimum wage, the Government of… Read More
On October 21, 2019, Canada goes to the polls. It is important for employers to be aware of their obligations under the Canada Elections Act, SC 2000, c 9 (the… Read More
Protections against discrimination are enshrined in federal and provincial human rights legislation across the country. Although there are commonalities, the methodology for determining discrimination is not the same across the… Read More
We previously blogged about anticipated changes to the Alberta Employment Standards Code regarding general holiday pay and banked overtime agreements.
Bill 2: An Act to Make Alberta Open for Business received… Read More
Information for International Students and Employers of International Students
Earlier this year, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated the processing instructions for its post-graduation work permit program (PGWPP), which allows… Read More
On Monday, May 27, 2019, less than one month after being sworn in, Alberta’s United Conservative Party government introduced Bill 2: An Act to Make Alberta Open for Business (“Bill… Read More
On Wednesday May 15, 2019, Bill No. 172, an act to amend The Saskatchewan Employment Act, respecting the provision of paid interpersonal violence and sexual violence leave, received Royal Assent. The… Read More
Authors: Amy Gibson and Julie Labach, summer student-at-law
On Monday, May 13, 2019, the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly passed all stages of Bill No. 172, an act to amend The Saskatchewan Employment… Read More
