The data is clear – there is a trend toward an aging workforce in Canada.
According to Statistics Canada, the average age of retirement increased by more than four years between … Read More
All Saskatchewan employers will soon be required to have a violence policy and prevention plan in place.
This requirement was first introduced under The Saskatchewan Employment (Part III) Amendment Act, 2022 … Read More
The recent move to increase the small claims monetary limit from $30,000 to $50,000 will come into effect in Saskatchewan on April 1, 2024. The change is expected to impact … Read More
Further compliance deadlines for federal employers under the Accessible Canada Act (the “Act”) are on the docket for 2024.
In 2023, federal employers saw new obligations come into play under the … Read More
This is the first blog in a series that covers the latest developments in agriculture and food-related law, including litigation, legislation and regulations.
As agricultural labour shortages in Canada continue, the … Read More
In a recent case, the British Columbia Court of Appeal ruled that two fraudulently expensed meals are enough to fire a company’s President of Operations for just cause.
Background
In June 2022, … Read More
Employers who are considered “public sector bodies” must understand their obligations pursuant to the recently introduced The Accessible Saskatchewan Act (the “Act”). The Act came into force on December 3, … Read More
On January 22, 2024, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marc Miller announced a cap on the number of new study permits to be issued annually for international students wishing … Read More
Flexible work arrangements are gaining momentum. This shift has largely been driven by a desire to prevent employee burnout or general fatigue and enhance work-life balance. In fact, many workplaces … Read More
The B.C. Court of Appeal recently ruled that the B.C. Supreme Court has the jurisdiction to not only enforce a settlement reached through the Human Rights Tribunal process, but also … Read More
