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Amendments to Alberta Labour Relations Code and Employment Standards Code
Last week, the Alberta Government introduced a series of amendments to both the Labour Relations Code and the Employment Standards Code. This followed a brief period of input from stakeholders. It is expected that the government will move quickly to...
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Ontario’s Changing Workplaces Review: Special Advisors’ Final Report
Introduction On May 23, 2017, the Final Report of the Changing Workplaces Review commissioned by the Ontario Government was released for public consumption. The Final Report is the culmination of over two years of consultation by the Special Advisors appointed...
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A “Better Way” to Introduce Random Drug and Alcohol Testing?
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice recently issued a decision with significant implications for employers seeking to implement random drug and alcohol testing. In Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 113 v. Toronto Transit Commission (“Amalgamated Transit”), the court dismissed the union’s...
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Federal Government Plans to Help Canadian Employers Access Global Talent
Canada’s federal government has announced that it will launch the Global Skills Strategy (Strategy) on June 12, 2017. This program is designed to help Canadian companies source global talent on an expedited basis. It engages both Employment and Social Development...
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When is an LTD Claim Not an Insurance Claim? When it’s a Labour Dispute
Overview The Ontario Court of Appeal recently confirmed that a dispute about the termination of long-term disability (“LTD”) benefits could not proceed by way of an action. The plaintiff’s employment was subject to a Collective Agreement between the plaintiff’s employer and...
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Have you Amended your Pension Plan?
As discussed at our last A.M. Pension Webinar, the Pension Benefits Act (Ontario) (“PBA”) was recently amended. In this communiqué, we briefly review those amendments. Definition of Spouse In late 2016, the Ontario government introduced Bill 28, All Families Are...
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Temporary Foreign Workers: Navigating the Legal Landscape
For employers looking to fulfill their personnel needs, foreign workers can be a valuable resource. However, navigating the requirements associated with hiring and managing foreign workers can be difficult. This article provides a brief overview of key immigration issues that...
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New Requirements for Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees, Representatives Now in Effect in BC
On April 3, 2017, amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (the “Regulation”) came into effect. Employers in British Columbia with a workplace of 10 or more workers are advised to take notice of these changes since they introduce...
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Is a Subcontractor a Successor or Related Employer for Labour Relations Purposes?
Introduction In a recent decision, Molson Coors Canada, the Ontario Labour Relations Board (the “Board”) held that the subcontracting relationship between Molson Coors Canada (“MCC”) and Sherway Warehousing Inc. (“Sherway”) did not amount to a sale of business nor were...
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Alberta Employers! The Ministry of Labour Needs Your Input
Alberta’s Ministry of Labour has commenced a review of the Province’s workplace legislation, the Employment Standards Code and the Labour Relations Code, and is currently seeking input from Albertans. The April 18, 2017 deadline to provide feedback is fast approaching....
