ArticleDeconstructing The WorkplaceMore employees are seeking flexible work arrangements as a new way of working to better juggle their family and personal responsibilities.CanadaEmployment and HRMcInnes Cooper
ArticleEmployment Law Tracker - October 2019Court of Appeal for Ontario Finds Another Termination Clause Unenforceable In the recent case of Andros v. Colliers Macaulay Nicolls Inc., the Ontario Court of Appeal ...CanadaEmployment and HRFilion Wakely Thorup Angeletti LLP
ArticleExtending The Period Of Validity Of Union Membership CardsOn April 6, 2020, the BC Government extended the length of time that a union has to obtain signed membership cards before applying to be certified ...CanadaEmployment and HRAlexander Holburn Beaudin + Lang LLP
ArticleGillian Hnatiw To Discuss Transitioning Into And Out Of Maternity/Parental LeaveGillian Hnatiw will discuss "Maternity or Paternal Leave – Tips on How to Make the Transition Smoother" at the April 4, 2016 Ontario Bar Association program "Maternity and Parental Leave: The Legal Landscape".CanadaEmployment and HRLerners LLP
ArticleGovernment Of Alberta Proposes Changes To Labour And Employment Standards CodesLast week, the Government of Alberta tendered and passed first reading of Bill 17: Fair and Family-friendly Workplaces Act . CanadaEmployment and HRMcCarthy Tétrault
VideoImportance Of Employment Agreements (Video)A carefully crafted employment agreement benefits both the employer and the employee by creating certainty around the contractual terms...CanadaEmployment and HRBurnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
ArticleIntegrated Mobility: A Driver For Performance And ResilienceIntegrated mobility is emerging as a strategic tool for organizations seeking to enhance operational performance and build resilience in an increasingly complex business environment. This article examines how companies can leverage mobility strategies to drive efficiency and adaptability. Discover the key principles and practical approaches that enable organizations to transform mobility into a competitive advantage. CanadaEmployment and HRDavies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
VideoLeveraging The Aging Workforce (Video Content)Canada’s workforce is rapidly aging. Mandatory retirement has been abolished. We associate aging with reduced productivity and commitment. CanadaEmployment and HRGowling WLG
ArticleNew Paid Holiday For Federally-Regulated Employees: National Day For Truth And ReconciliationOn June 3, 2021, Bill C-5 (the "Bill") received Royal Assent. The Bill amends the Canada Labour Code to add a tenth paid holiday for employees in the federally-regulated sector.CanadaEmployment and HRMiller Thomson
ArticleRussian Association Claims Exclusion From Edmonton Heritage Festival Is A Human Rights ViolationThe Edmonton Heritage Festival has made the decision to bar the Russian pavilion from the annual event due to "safety concerns." Now, the Russian association says the exclusion is a human rights violation.CanadaEmployment and HRField Law
ArticleTime For A Break - Family Day In British ColumbiaBritish Columbians will soon be shaking off the winter blues with a new statutory holiday called Family Day which will be celebrated on the third Monday in February of each year. CanadaEmployment and HRMcMillan LLP
VideoWhen The Skeletons In The Closet Start To Rattle...! (Video Content)A discussion on background checks, credit checks, misrepresentations on resumes, disciplining for off-duty conduct, employee conduct on social media and managing the immigration implications.CanadaEmployment and HRGowling WLG
VideoWhy I Love Practicing In Calgary (Video)Why I love practicing in CalgaryCanadaEmployment and HRBurnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP
ArticleAlberta's Court Of Appeal Upholds Decision Re: Suncor Random Drug TestingAlberta's Court of Appeal has upheld the decision of the Court of Queen's Bench granting the Union's request for an interim injunction. CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationLawson Lundell LLP
ArticleObjective Evidence, Not Bystander Reaction, Key In Workplace Psych Injuries: Alberta DecisionJenna Vivian was recently interviewed for the Canadian HR Reporter article, "Objective evidence, not bystander reaction, key in workplace psych injuries: Alberta decision." CanadaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationBennett Jones LLP
ArticleExtension Of Permanent Residence Program For Eligible Construction WorkersThe availability of the permanent residence program for workers in the construction industry in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) whose immigration status has lapsed has been further extended...CanadaReal Estate and ConstructionFragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy
ArticleDiscovery: Atlantic Education & The Law – Issue 04We are pleased to present the fourth issue of Discovery, our very own legal publication targeted to educational institutions in Atlantic Canada.CanadaConsumer ProtectionStewart McKelvey
ArticleAlberta At Noon: Employment Law During COVID-19McLennan Ross partner, Dan Bokenfohr, joins CBC Listen's Judy Aldous to discuss what employers and employees need to know as workplaces begin to reopen.CanadaCoronavirus (COVID-19)McLennan Ross LLP
VideoManufacturing Success: How To Thrive In A Competitive MarketThis presentation focuses on how your company's people, products, profits and politics have a direct impact on the bottom line.CanadaCorporate/Commercial LawGowling WLG