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Supreme Court to Address Random Alcohol Testing in the Context of Dangerous Workplaces
27 mars 2012
Blogue du secteur du droit du travail et de l'emploi au Canada
On March 19, 2012, the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) granted leave to the Union to appeal the New Brunswick Court of Appeal decision in Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union of Canada, Local 30 v. Irving Pulp & Paper, Limited 2011...
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Limitation Periods and Bad Faith Claims For Failure to Settle
22 mars 2012
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Blogue : Droit des assurances
On March 22, 2012 the Ontario Court of Appeal released its reasons in Dundas v. Zurich Canada 2012 ONCA 181 in which the Court discusses the limitation period for bad faith actions against insurer, where right of action is assigned...
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Ambiguous Employee Resignations – A Cautionary Tale
19 mars 2012
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Blogue du secteur du droit du travail et de l'emploi au Canada
A recent, rather colourful, case out of British Columbia serves as a cautionary tale for employers in respect of equivocal resignations by employees, and provides some guidance to employers on how to respond to a resignation “bluff” from an employee....
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Due Diligence Clarified for Occupational Health and Safety Professionals in Nova Scotia Decision?
15 mars 2012
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Blogue du secteur du droit du travail et de l'emploi au Canada
In a judgment that reflects a growing trend of holding safety professionals in an organization increasingly more accountable, the Nova Scotia Provincial Court has fined an occupational health and safety (“OHS”) professional $1,000 for failing to take adequate steps to...
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An Eye on Collective Bargaining and the Taxpayer
13 mars 2012
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Blogue du secteur du droit du travail et de l'emploi au Canada
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,...
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Case Comments on Vernon v. British Columbia (Ministry of Housing and Social Development)
5 mars 2012
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Blogue du secteur du droit du travail et de l'emploi au Canada
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 –...
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Check-up on the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005: Is your organization complying?
29 février 2012
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Blogue du secteur du droit du travail et de l'emploi au Canada
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...
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Jones v. Tsige: How a Bizarre Love Triangle Inspired an Evolution in Privacy Law
21 février 2012
Blogue du secteur du droit du travail et de l'emploi au Canada
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....
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Feds do away with mandatory retirement
6 février 2012
Blogue du secteur du droit du travail et de l'emploi au Canada
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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Revenge of the HTA Trial
3 février 2012
Blogue : Droit des assurances
Insurers (and plaintiffs) should take note of a recent Superior Court decision arising from an unusual tort trial. The defendant Randi Rumney rear-ended the plaintiff (Sabrina Reece) while she was riding her motorcycle. Prior to the collision, the plaintiff was...
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