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Statutory Holidays in Each Part of Canada in 2021

Adjust your work schedules for the year accordingly. Here’s a

By vickyp|2022-12-01T08:51:25-08:00July 2, 2021|Alberta, British Columbia, Federal, Know the Laws, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Saskatchewan, Statutory Holidays, Yukon|0 Comments

The 10 Most Important HR Compliance Cases of 2021 (So Far)
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The 10 Most Important HR Compliance Cases of 2021 (So Far)

Accommodation, Anti-Harassment & Bullying, Computer, Internet & Social Media, Drugs & Alcohol, Know the Laws, Mental Health, Remote & Flexible Workplaces, Sexual Harassment

The 10 Most Important HR Compliance Cases of 2021 (So Far)

Key cases focused on COVID as well as drug testing,

By vickyp|2021-07-02T15:02:08-07:00July 2, 2021|Accommodation, Anti-Harassment & Bullying, Computer, Internet & Social Media, Drugs & Alcohol, Know the Laws, Mental Health, Remote & Flexible Workplaces, Sexual Harassment|0 Comments

The 7 Most Important New HR Laws of 2021 (So Far)
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The 7 Most Important New HR Laws of 2021 (So Far)

Accessibility, Alberta, Attendance & Absenteeism, British Columbia, Federal, Health & Safety, Hiring & Recruiting, Know the Laws, Labour Standards, Leaves of Absence, Manitoba, Workplace Violence

The 7 Most Important New HR Laws of 2021 (So Far)

Significant HR changes took effect in Alberta, BC, Ontario, Manitoba

By vickyp|2021-07-02T14:49:00-07:00July 2, 2021|Accessibility, Alberta, Attendance & Absenteeism, British Columbia, Federal, Health & Safety, Hiring & Recruiting, Know the Laws, Labour Standards, Leaves of Absence, Manitoba, Workplace Violence|0 Comments

Driver Keeps His Job Even Though His “Slackness” Caused Costly Incident
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Driver Keeps His Job Even Though His “Slackness” Caused Costly Incident

Cases & Compliance Alerts, Québec, Termination

Driver Keeps His Job Even Though His “Slackness” Caused Costly Incident

The semi-trailer driver would have noticed the misalignment between the

By vickyp|2021-11-02T10:50:24-07:00July 2, 2021|Cases & Compliance Alerts, Québec, Termination|0 Comments

Must Employers Pay for Training Time of People Before They Start the Job?
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Must Employers Pay for Training Time of People Before They Start the Job?

Cases & Compliance Alerts, Compensation, Québec, Training, Onboarding & Orientation

Must Employers Pay for Training Time of People Before They Start the Job?

A CNESST inspector cited a recruiting firm for what she

By vickyp|2021-11-02T10:50:36-07:00July 2, 2021|Cases & Compliance Alerts, Compensation, Québec, Training, Onboarding & Orientation|0 Comments

Speeding Past Stopped School Bus Is Just Cause to Terminate
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Speeding Past Stopped School Bus Is Just Cause to Terminate

Cases & Compliance Alerts, Ontario, Termination

Speeding Past Stopped School Bus Is Just Cause to Terminate

A heavy truck driven by an Apprentice Powerline Technician “blew

By vickyp|2021-11-02T10:45:33-07:00July 2, 2021|Cases & Compliance Alerts, Ontario, Termination|0 Comments

Criminal Weapons Possession Charges Doesn’t Justify Worker’s Suspension
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Criminal Weapons Possession Charges Doesn’t Justify Worker’s Suspension

Cases & Compliance Alerts, Discipline, Ontario

Criminal Weapons Possession Charges Doesn’t Justify Worker’s Suspension

A hog fuel operator was suspended after police raided his

By vickyp|2021-11-02T10:40:05-07:00July 2, 2021|Cases & Compliance Alerts, Discipline, Ontario|0 Comments

Mandatory Use of Time Tracking App Violates Employees’ Privacy
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Mandatory Use of Time Tracking App Violates Employees’ Privacy

Cases & Compliance Alerts, Ontario, Privacy

Mandatory Use of Time Tracking App Violates Employees’ Privacy

A tunnel engineering firm unilaterally implemented a rule requiring employees

By vickyp|2021-11-02T10:36:11-07:00July 2, 2021|Cases & Compliance Alerts, Ontario, Privacy|0 Comments

A Toothache Is Not a Disability
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A Toothache Is Not a Disability

British Columbia, Cases & Compliance Alerts, Discrimination

A Toothache Is Not a Disability

A part-time hotel employee got 2 days off to rest

By vickyp|2021-11-02T10:17:20-07:00July 2, 2021|British Columbia, Cases & Compliance Alerts, Discrimination|0 Comments

Dental Assistant Fired for Unlicensed Practice, Not as Retaliation
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Dental Assistant Fired for Unlicensed Practice, Not as Retaliation

Alberta, Cases & Compliance Alerts, Health & Safety

Dental Assistant Fired for Unlicensed Practice, Not as Retaliation

A Registered Dental Assistant claimed she was fired as a

By vickyp|2021-11-02T10:12:23-07:00July 2, 2021|Alberta, Cases & Compliance Alerts, Health & Safety|0 Comments

Union Loses Termination Case because It Took Too Long to Name Arbitrator
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Union Loses Termination Case because It Took Too Long to Name Arbitrator

Alberta, Cases & Compliance Alerts, Labour Relations

Union Loses Termination Case because It Took Too Long to Name Arbitrator

After an employee was fired for allegedly assaulting a co-worker,

By vickyp|2021-11-02T10:10:11-07:00July 2, 2021|Alberta, Cases & Compliance Alerts, Labour Relations|0 Comments

Making Veteran Teacher’s Employment Probationary Is Constructive Dismissal
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Making Veteran Teacher’s Employment Probationary Is Constructive Dismissal

Alberta, Cases & Compliance Alerts, Constructive Dismissal

Making Veteran Teacher’s Employment Probationary Is Constructive Dismissal

After 18 years of faithful employment, a teacher was compelled

By vickyp|2021-11-02T10:08:36-07:00July 2, 2021|Alberta, Cases & Compliance Alerts, Constructive Dismissal|0 Comments

Twenty Percent Compensation Cut Is Constructive Dismissal
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Twenty Percent Compensation Cut Is Constructive Dismissal

Alberta, Cases & Compliance Alerts, Constructive Dismissal

Twenty Percent Compensation Cut Is Constructive Dismissal

How big does a pay cut have to be to

By vickyp|2021-11-02T09:56:24-07:00July 2, 2021|Alberta, Cases & Compliance Alerts, Constructive Dismissal|0 Comments

Air Canada Ban on Cabin Personnel Tattoos and Piercings Goes Too Far
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Air Canada Ban on Cabin Personnel Tattoos and Piercings Goes Too Far

Cases & Compliance Alerts, Dress Code & Personal Grooming, Federal

Air Canada Ban on Cabin Personnel Tattoos and Piercings Goes Too Far

Air Canada adopted a personal appearance policy banning cabin personnel

By vickyp|2021-11-02T09:52:10-07:00July 2, 2021|Cases & Compliance Alerts, Dress Code & Personal Grooming, Federal|0 Comments

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