In A Flash
On December 13, 2023, the federal Pay Equity Commissioner (the “Commissioner”) authorized NAV CANADA to establish two pay equity plans, despite unanimous opposition from the affected unions. Establishing multiple plans is an exception to the presumption under section 12 of the Pay Equity Act (the “Act”) in favour of an employer creating a single pay equity plan for its entire workforce. This decision is significant as it is one of the first decisions approving, in part, an application for multiple pay equity plans.
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In A Flash
The Governor General in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister of Labour, has fixed February 1, 2024, as the date on which amendments to the Canada Labour Code (the “Code”) come into force that significantly increase the entitlement to notice of termination for longer service employees.
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In A Flash
In Greidanus v Inter Pipeline Limited, the Human Rights Tribunal of Alberta (the “Tribunal”) determined that an employer did not discriminate against a job candidate by revoking an offer of employment after the job candidate failed a pre-employment drug test.
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In A Flash
On December 1, 2023, the Alberta Labour Relations Board overturned the decision of an Employment Standards Officer to grant an employee termination pay for being “constructively dismissed” after being placed on leave due to non-compliance with the employer’s vaccination policy.
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Employers' Advisor
In this issue: 1) Employers Take Note: Increasingly Large Common Law Notice Periods, 2) New Pay Transparency Legislation in BC and Ontario, 3) Canada Labour Code Amendments Change the Game in Labour Actions
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In A Flash
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (‘IRCC”) has extended a temporary public policy allowing certain study permit holders to work off-campus more than 20 hours per week during the academic session. This policy, initially set to expire on December 31, 2023, will now be extended until April 30, 2024.
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In A Flash
Bill S-211, An Act to enact the Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act and to amend the Customs Tariff received Royal Assent on May 11, 2023 and is in force January 1, 2024. Companies and certain government institutions are required to review and assess working conditions in their extended supply chains and produce their first annual report by May 31, 2024.
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In A Flash
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) has announced that select construction occupations will be prioritized through targeted Invitations to Apply. This articles summarizes the requirements that candidates must meet in order to be eligible to receive a targeted Invitation to Apply and the potential benefits for construction industry employers in British Columbia.
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In A Flash
On December 1, 2023, the Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board’s (“WSIB”) new policy applicable to communicable illness claims – Operational Policy Manual Document No. 15-03-15, “Communicable Illnesses” (“Policy”) – became effective.
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