We are proud to announce that Loretta Bouwmeester of our Calgary office was awarded the Alberta Lawyers’ Assistance Society’s Volunteer of the Year 2019. The award was in recognition of her ‘extraordinary service to ASSIST and lawyer well-being’. Loretta was also appointed to ASSIST’s Board of Directors. Wellness matters to us. For our team and yours. Take care and be well.
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Ontario Announces Further Changes to the Employment Standards Act
On May 3, 2024, the Government of Ontario announced that it would be introducing legislation which, if passed, would increase fines under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (the “ESA”) and create further obligations on employers during the recruitment and hiring process.
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WSIB Policy Grants Entitlement to Medical Marijuana as a Health Care Measure in Limited Circumstances
As of March 1, 2019, the WSIB’s new policy will apply to all requests for entitlement to medical marijuana. Prior to this, the WSIB was adjudicating on a case-by-case basis.
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Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health Strongly Recommending Employers Institute COVID-19 Vaccination Policies
This recommendation follows the City of Toronto’s announcement that all City of Toronto employees must be fully vaccinated by October 30.
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