First Nations Remuneration Transparency
The Harper Administration has made transparency its theme since assuming office in 2006. First, it brought in the Federal Accountability Act, S.C. 2006, c. 9, to make transparent all communication to the Federal Government, where a fee is charged for...
Unpaid Internships: What Employers Need to Know
The issue of unpaid internships has been in the news again lately. HootSuite, a Vancouver-based social media management company, ironically attracted widespread negative media attention after a post on social news website Reddit accused the company of breaking B.C. law...
The High Price of Age Discrimination
One of the most important issues facing employers today is the management of employees of the baby boomer generation who are nearing the end of their careers. Organizations need to consider their succession plans, while respecting the rights of senior...
The Evolution of Family Status: The Uncertainty Continues
In the face of competing views regarding the proper approach in establishing discrimination on the basis of family status, employers are faced with uncertainty in relation to their obligations. These murky waters are likely to continue for some time until...
New Unpaid, Job-Protected Leaves Proposed by Ontario Government
The Ontario government has introduced legislation, which, if passed, would provide eligible employees with three new types of unpaid, job-protected leaves of absence in addition to those leaves already available under the Employment Standards Act, 2000. The three proposed...
Supreme Court of Canada on Adequate Labour Tribunal Reasons
On November 29, 2012, the Supreme Court of Canada accepted the arguments of Miller Thomson partner Kent Davidson and reinstated a decision of the Alberta Labour Relations Board. In so doing, the Supreme Court underscored the deference that appellate courts...
Ease Funding Challenges with Letters of Credit
Benefits Canada, April 2013
Proposed New Employment Legislation: Hot Debate in Saskatchewan
The new Saskatchewan Employment Act promises to be a “game changer” in Saskatchewan labour and employment law. The SEA, which was introduced to the legislature in December, 2012, is a consolidation of twelve provincial labour and employment statutes into a...
Can After Acquired Case Justify the Initial Disciplinary Measure?
Author: Marie-Pier Côté In a rather surprising decision[1], Québec arbitrator Jean Ménard admitted after acquired cause as evidence to justify an initial disciplinary measure. In this case, two employees had an altercation on the workplace premises concerning the affairs of...
