In A Flash
With the federal election taking place on September 20, 2021, the three major parties have made promises that will potentially have significant impacts on federal sector employers.
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COVID-19
Federal Government expects all Federal Crown Corporations and employers in federally regulated sectors to require their employees to be vaccinated. The Government of Canada stated that they will work with employers to ensure this result.
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COVID-19
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that he has asked the Clerk of the Privy Council to consider mandatory vaccinations for federal employees.
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In A Flash
Employment and Social Development Canada announces federal minimum wage of $15 per hour for workers in the federally regulated private sector, set to take effect on December 29, 2021. What are the potential implications for federal employers?
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COVID-19
Provided Canada’s COVID-19 epidemiology remains favourable, the Canadian border will soon be open to travellers fully vaccinated with Government of Canada-accepted vaccines.
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In A Flash
The Federal Government has announced a Task Force to conduct a comprehensive review of the Employment Equity Act, with a report expected in 2022. This article sets out the mandate of the Task Force and the potential implications for federal sector employers.
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In A Flash
The Canada Labour Code now includes a new statutory holiday, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, that will be observed by federally regulated workplaces on September 30th of each calendar year beginning September 30, 2021.
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In A Flash
A recent criminal decision in B.C. imposing a $250,000 fine on an employer for a workplace fatality serves as a caution for employers to be proactive in addressing identified safety concerns in the workplace.
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