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An Eye on Collective Bargaining and the Taxpayer
March 13, 2012
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The last few years of global economic difficulties continue to take their toll in all facets of life. In Canada, this includes tremendous pressures on government spending at all levels. In response to the major recession that began in 2008,...
Case Comments on Vernon v. British Columbia (Ministry of Housing and Social Development)
March 5, 2012
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From time to time, it’s good for employers to be reminded of what can happen should a termination not be handled properly. The recent BC Supreme Court decision in Vernon v. British Columbia (Ministry of Housing and Social Development –...
Check-up on the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005: Is your organization complying?
February 29, 2012
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On January 1, 2012, the Accessibility Standards for Customer Service (the “Customer Service Regulation”) and some sections of the Integrated Accessibility Standards, both made pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (the “AODA”), came into force for private...
Jones v. Tsige: How a Bizarre Love Triangle Inspired an Evolution in Privacy Law
February 21, 2012
Author: Anthony Garber Jones v. Tsige, a recent case from the Ontario Court of Appeal represents the first appellate level decision in Ontario to recognize the tort of invasion of privacy. And like all good disputes, it began with a love affair....
Feds do away with mandatory retirement
February 6, 2012
Author: Erik Marshall Mandatory retirement will be outlawed in the federal sector (except where an employer can establish that the rule is a bona fide occupational requirement) as of December 15, 2012. The federal government recently passed legislation which will...
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