Mathews Dinsdale is pleased to welcome John Illingworth as a Partner to the Firm. John’s practice includes a broad range of labour and employment issues, with a special focus on workers’ compensation, occupational health and safety, and labour relations.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Mandatory for B.C. Healthcare Workers
Effective October 26, 2021, vaccination will be a condition of employment for employees at all B.C. healthcare facilities. Also included are those working in settings such as home and community care facilities, including client homes.
Read moreB.C. Supreme Court: Unpaid Leave for Violation of Mandatory Vaccination Policy Is Not Termination of Employment
Believed to be the first civil court decision of its kind in Canada, the BC Supreme Court has dismissed an employee’s claim for constructive dismissal which was brought after the employee was placed on an unpaid leave of absence for failing to comply with her employer’s mandatory vaccination policy.
Read moreCOVID-19: Overview of Potential WSIB Entitlements
An outline of Workers’ Compensation issues employers need to consider. Although this article is specific to ON, the same principals apply to all jurisdictions in Canada.
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