The B.C. government announced on November 24, 2021, that all employees covered by the Employment Standards Act (the “ESA”) will be provided with a minimum of five days of paid … Read More
The pandemic has brought about an increased focus on the work that people do, and in particular, where they can do the work. The Alberta Government recently proposed Bill 49, the Labour Mobility Act, … Read More
The amendments to Manitoba’s human rights legislation seeking to ensure complaints are addressed in a more timely manner come as a welcome change for employers.
On November 2, 2021, the Manitoba … Read More
This blog was prepared with the assistance of summer law student Ian Schatz.
Acquiring or purchasing a business can have many practical and legal implications for both vendors and purchasers. When … Read More
Authors: Christine Jeroski, Kristin Gibson
Disputes arising from collective bargaining agreements – including disputes that involve human rights complaints – fall within the exclusive jurisdiction of labour arbitrators, not human rights adjudicators, the … Read More
On September 20, 2021, 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 “Act”), … Read More
Authors: Shandra Czarnecki, Devin Wehrle, Dany Théberge
On September 3, 2021, the Manitoba Government announced that it will recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on September 30 to “encourage reflection and … Read More
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a new paid general holiday for federally regulated public and private sector employees – but not, in most cases, for provincially regulated employees.
The day will be observed annually on September … Read More
Authors: Negina Khalil, Alizeh Virani, Lynsey Gaudin
Amendments to the Employment Standards Act in British Columbia (the “ESA”) will come into force on October 15, 2021. The changes include raising the general working age … Read More
Starting September 29, 2021, federally regulated employers will have new obligations regarding bereavement leave for employees under the Canada Labour Code (the “Code”).
Bill C-220, An Act to Amend the Canada … Read More
