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AB Court ruled an employee who was put on an unpaid leave of absence due to refusing to comply with the employer’s mandatory Mask Policy, did not amount to constructive dismissal. Rather, the Court determined that the employee had resigned.
Read moreOn December 1, 2022 new paid medical leave provisions under Part III of the Canada Labour Code are set to come into force, unless an earlier date is established through an order of the Governor in Council.
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Who’s Who Legal Canada 2022 recognizes seven Mathews Dinsdale lawyers, from BC, ON and NS as Thought Leaders in the fields of Labour and Employment Law.
Earlier in June, Arbitrator Stewart upheld Alectra Utilities Corporation’s COVID-19 vaccination policy. Days later, Arbitrator Nairn rendered FCA Canada Inc.’s vaccination policy to be of no force or effect. Are these decisions as inconsistent as they seem?
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In this issue: ON Court of Appeal Affirms Award of 26 Months’ Pay to Terminated Employee, Check Yourself: B.C. Government Eliminates Mandatory Voting for Union Certification in Favour of Card Checkand Digital Platform Workers’ Rights Act: Blurring the Distinction Between Employees and Independent Contractors Performing Digital Platform Work.
Read moreCOVID-19 mask mandates will be lifted on June 11, including those in hospitals and on public transit. The existing mask mandates in long-term care and retirement homes will remain in effect.
Read moreEffective June 1, 2022 the general minimum wage in BC increased to $15.65 per hour. BC now has the highest minimum wage of all provinces in Canada.
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