Following the recent Capitol Building storming in Washington, D.C., many rioters were identified and then arrested. Many of the individuals also lost their jobs when their employers learned of their … Read More
As of January 1, 2021, federally regulated employers are legally obligated to prevent and respond to workplace harassment and violence.
The new changes apply to all federally regulated workplaces and employers, … Read More
Supreme Court of Canada Denies Leave to Appeal in Waksdale Decision
On January 14, 2021, the Supreme Court of Canada denied an application for leave to appeal an Ontario Court of … Read More
Authors: Christian Monnin, Christine Jeroski
Effective December 12, 2020, the Manitoba government will lift current restrictions requiring retail businesses in the province to close during certain statutory holidays and to limit their operating … Read More
Authors: Calen Nixon, Jana Linner
Municipalities have unique labour and employment obligations that may be often difficult to navigate. Saskatchewan Rural Municipalities (“RMs”) should consider seeking proactive legal advice regarding labour and employment … Read More
Authors: Shandra Czarnecki, Dany Théberge
The province of Manitoba has introduced amendments to The Municipal Act (the “Act”) and the Council Members’ Codes of Conduct Regulation (the “Regulation”).
The amendments to the … Read More
To what extent do professionals have the right to express their personal views outside of their professional lives?
In the recent decision of Strom v Saskatchewan Registered Nurses’ Association, 2020 SKCA … Read More
Authors: Megan Kheong, Walter Pavlic, Q.C., Connor Ferguson
On November 5, 2020, the Government of Alberta introduced Bill 47, Ensuring Safety and Cutting Red Tape Act, 2020 (“Bill 47”) which, if passed, will bring key … Read More
Authors: Kristin Gibson, Davis Hirsch, Dany Théberge
On November 2, 2020, the Manitoba government announced that it would be introducing Bill 45: The Public Schools Amendment and Manitoba Teachers’ Society Amendment Act.
Broadly speaking, … Read More
The Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Regulations (the “Regulations”) are set to come into force on January 1, 2021. Federally-regulated employers should take proactive steps to review their policies and … Read More
