Labour & Employment Archives - Page 15 of 15

Addressing the Deemed Termination and Severance Employment Standards Provisions in Saskatchewan

Insight

Published: June 29, 2020

Authors: Jana Linner, K.C., Kevin Wilson, K.C.

Categories: COVID-19, Labour & Employment

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic the Government of Saskatchewan has enacted a number of amendments to The Employment Standards Regulations (the “Regulations”). This blog provides a summary of some of … Read More

Manitoba Public Wage Freeze Legislation Struck Down as Unconstitutional

Insight

Published: June 12, 2020

Authors: Shandra Czarnecki, Devin Wehrle

Categories: Labour & Employment

On June 11, 2020, Justice McKelvey of the Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench ruled that The Public Services Sustainability Act (Manitoba) (the “PSSA”) does not allow for a meaningful collective … Read More

Employees on “Stress Leave” — Tips for Handling Employee Requests to Remain Off Work

Insight

Published: June 4, 2020

Author: Amy Gibson

Categories: COVID-19, Labour & Employment

As employees return to the workplace throughout the phases of provincial reopening in Saskatchewan, employers may be faced with requests from employees to remain away from the workplace. While there … Read More

Beware Constructive Dismissal – Best Practices for Employers

Insight

Published: June 1, 2020

Author: Amy Gibson

Categories: COVID-19, General, Labour & Employment

As provinces continue through their respective reopening plans, employers are beginning to recall their employees back to work. Given the number of operational challenges present due to COVID-19, it is … Read More

New Amendments to Saskatchewan Employment Standards Regulations

Insight

Published: May 26, 2020

Author: Robert Frost-Hinz

Categories: COVID-19, Labour & Employment

Authors: Robert Frost-Hinz, Tom Richards On May 22, 2020 the government of Saskatchewan published amendments to The Employment Standards Regulations (the “Amendments”) which revised the government’s approach to temporary layoffs, group … Read More

The Cost of Pre-Employment Discrimination

Insight

Published: April 24, 2020

Authors: Kevin Wilson, K.C., Ashton Butler

Categories: Labour & Employment

Employers are often unaware that human rights protections extend to not only the protection of employees, but to job applicants in the pre-employment stage as well. The risk of pre-employment … Read More

An Option To Assist Employers Increase Employee Earnings While They Are Temporarily Unemployed

Insight

Published: March 27, 2020

Authors: Megan Kheong, Walter Pavlic, K.C.

Categories: COVID-19, Labour & Employment

Employers forced to temporarily lay off employees may wish to provide financial assistance to employees by topping up earnings over Employment Insurance (“EI”) payments. Supplemental Unemployment Benefit Programs (“SUB plans”) can … Read More

Your Employee Has Been Charged with a Criminal Offence. Now What?

Insight

Published: February 27, 2020

Author: Kristin Gibson

Categories: Labour & Employment

Authors: Kristin Gibson, Dany Théberge Picture this: one of your employees has been charged with a serious crime for something he allegedly did when he was off duty. He is currently … Read More

Shifting Gears in the New Year — New Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Requirements on the Horizon

Insight

Published: January 2, 2020

Authors: Devin Wehrle, Shandra Czarnecki, Sarah Carr

Categories: Labour & Employment

Authors: Devin Wehrle, Shandra Czarnecki, Sarah Carr, Dany Théberge NEW CHANGES: What is the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse? Does your business employ commercial drivers operating in the United States? Effective January 6, 2020, employers regulated by … Read More