New National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Takes Effect September 30: Compliance Alert
7 jurisdictions will and 6 will not recognize the new holiday in 2021. Thursday, September 30, 2021, will be the
Employee Probation in Court
In its recent Dalton vs. Fraser Valley Fire Protection Ltd., 2021 BCPC 146 decision, the BC Provincial Court awarded three
Opportunity Knocks: Court Awards Damages for Loss of Opportunity in Wrongful Dismissal
Wrongful dismissal claims generally attract three types of damages: compensation in lieu of notice, general damages (including aggravated and punitive
Ontario Court Shocker Opens Door to Harassment-Based Constructive Dismissal Claims
Workers comp doesn’t bar constructive dismissal for harassment, court says. Workers comp bars lawsuits against employers for work-related injuries; in
Court Quashes WSIAT Stress Decision and Allows Constructive Dismissal Case to Proceed
Historically, workers’ compensation law placed a highly restrictive definition on traumatic mental stress injuries, which meant as a practical matter
We Know The Pandemic Has Made Every Day Feel Like A Year, But Come On!
Many are familiar with the general idea that, when it comes to reasonable notice, one month per year of service
Constructive Dismissal Scorecard
Lawsuits mushroom as employees are called back to work from COVID layoffs. Many companies are calling employees back to work;
The 8 Things You Must Know to Comply with the New Federal Pay Equity Law
You must implement a pay equity plan by August 31, 2024 When are we legally allowed to require employees to