On May 21, 2013 Chris Boyle, an employee of R.D. Longard Services Limited ("Longard"), died on the job after being electrocuted.

On May 21, 2013 Chris Boyle, an employee of R.D. Longard Services Limited ("Longard"), died on the job after being electrocuted.

Canadian Courts have long wrestled with the protection of human rights in the context of workplace drug and alcohol policies.

Liteco v Nova Scotia (Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal), 2017 NSSC 304

Throughout the past year, COVID-19 and the resulting international border closure has complicated the pathway to Canada for many.

Provinces all across Canada have statutes that address heritage properties. These are structures or areas of land that have historical, cultural, social, or spiritual importance to a community.

Substitute decision-making is what happens when a person is appointed by an individual (or by a court) to make or assist with decisions for that individual. Clients typically anticipate that this type of planning...

The March 2023 Prince Edward Island Labour Force Survey indicated a new all-time high for employment on PEI. Consequently, the unemployment rate continues to decrease.

Successful business is built on clear communications that verify that what I expect from you aligns with what you expect from me. As work advances, that means checking-in to confirm...

Nearly five years following the start of the #MeToo movement, courts, administrative tribunals, and arbitrators are cracking down on sexual harassment in the workplace.

The British Columbia Supreme Court recently answered the controversial question of whether an employer's enforcement of a mandatory vaccination policy can be considered constructive dismissal.

In recent years, there has been an increase in the prevalence of employees secretly recording conversations in the workplace.

Federal legislation designed to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 will be felt strongly in Nova Scotia.

In a closely watched decision, the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador (the "Court") recently upheld an arbitration decision that endorsed an employer's decision to refuse employment

Leasing space, whether a storefront or an office, is a sign of business legitimacy, sustainability, and growth.

You've worked all your life gaining credentials, securing a position and building a reputation.

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure – particularly for construction. Whether it is a new build or a renovation, it is costly work prone to surprises. A properly drafted contract...

Successful business is built on clear communications that verify that what I expect from you aligns with what you expect from me. As work advances, that means checking-in to confirm that things have not changed or...

Nova Scotia will soon have an amended and renamed Builders' Lien Act, which will introduce a prompt payment scheme, as well as an adjudication process to be followed in the case of non-payment.

A piece of United States federal legislation may provide Nova Scotia's ports with inadvertent economic benefits.