Canada: Key Issues
- Upcoming compliance deadlines for employers under the Accessible Canada Act
- Court considers tort of human trafficking in employment
- National Day of Mourning to honour QEII's passing found not to be a "holiday"
Canada: Preparing for the Accessible Canada Act's Compliance Deadlines
Federally regulated employers should be aware of upcoming compliance deadlines under the Accessible Canada Act. The first of these deadlines is June 1, 2023. » Read More
Canada: Ontario Superior Court Awards $285,000 to Employee for Supervisor's Violent and Harassing Conduct
An Ontario court awarded significant damages to an employee who was constructively dismissed as a result of workplace violence and harassment by his supervisor. The decision is notable for being the first employment case in Ontario to consider the tort of human trafficking. » Read More
Canada: BC Arbitrator Finds that the National Day of Mourning Was not a "Holiday"
A labour arbitrator concluded that the National Day of Mourning to mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II was not a paid "holiday" under several collective agreements. » Read More
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