In A Flash
This Bill proposes significant amendments, with the goal of promoting substantive equality between Canada’s official languages, English and French.
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In-Depth Analysis
In this issue: Class Action on Unpaid Overtime: Employer Liable for “Permitting” Employees to Work Overtime, Increased Paid Sick Leave and Additional Bereavement Leave Coming to the Canada Labour Code, An Update on Successful Employer Vaccination Policies.
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In A Flash
The Regulations under the Accessible Canada Act have come into force, requiring federally regulated employers to prepare and publish accessibility plans, descriptions of feedback processes, and progress reports.
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Announcement
Mathews Dinsdale is pleased to announce the opening of our Victoria office to support employers on Vancouver Island and to further support employers in Western Canada. The Victoria office is located in the historic Old Victoria Customs House at 1002 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC. Read more.
COVID-19
Over the past few months, more Ontario arbitrators have released decisions on COVID-19 vaccination policies implemented by employers. This article will provide an update on the new decisions and how they compare to prior decisions.
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COVID-19
Federal Government to implement 10 days’ paid sick leave for federally-regulated employees, among other protections for health care workers.
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COVID-19
Mandatory vaccination is coming to the entire federal sector. New Regulations are expected to come into effect in January 2022.
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In-Depth Analysis
In this issue: Drafting an Enforceable Mandatory Vaccination Policy, Enforceability of Termination Clauses in Employment Contracts and Employment in the Gig Economy.
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