Tara Erskine and Sara Malkin are presenting at Lancaster’s virtual 2020 National Human Rights and Accommodation Conference taking place on Sept 16, 23, 30 and Oct 7, 2020.
The Supreme Court of Canada has released its long-awaited decision in R. v. Greater Sudbury (City). The Court has split 4:4 on its decision, reflecting a strongly divided opinion on a complex area of OHS law regarding the role and duties of owners and, more broadly, employers on a construction project. While the City of Greater Sudbury’s appeal is dismissed as a result, the decision raises significant questions for all owners and employers tasked with managing risk in a multi-employer workspace. This Advisor provides a summary of the Supreme Court’s decision, and discusses its potential implications.
Read moreThis inaugural issue covers Ontario hospital arbitration decisions, HLDAA wage award trends, Alberta developments including wrongful dismissal litigation at AHS and a physician wage arbitration, BC duty of fair representation and human rights decisions, Charter litigation redefining the limits of government intervention in collective bargaining, and the pan-Canadian expansion of long-term illness leaves. If you have questions about any of the matters covered, please reach out to a member of our team.
Read moreProposed changes would essentially serve to make remote workers eligible for the same “enhanced” notice period as in-office employees in the event of a mass termination. It would also entitle new hires to certain written information about their jobs.
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