In A Flash
The Federal Government has announced new measures for foreign nationals with expired or expiring Post Graduate Work Permits and for TR to PR permanent residence pathway applicants.
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In A Flash
Employers have now received some clarification on the new provincial requirements to have an electronic monitoring policy in their workplace this fall
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COVID-19
In a recent Ontario decision, Arbitrator Wright held that the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy was a reasonable exercise of management rights.
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COVID-19
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.
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In A Flash
On 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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COVID-19
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-Depth Analysis
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.
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In A Flash
The three-pronged legislation aims to strengthen Canada’s data privacy framework and create new regulations for the responsible development of Artificial Intelligence, while continuing to implement Canada’s Digital Charter.
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COVID-19
Federal government announces that effective June 20, 2022, it will lift COVID-19 vaccine requirements for federal public servants and transportation workers. Some vaccine mandates for domestic and outgoing travel will also be suspended.
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