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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Employment and Labour Relations Climate Overhauled Again in Alberta
Bill 32: Restoring Balance in Alberta’s Workplaces Act, 2020, was introduced to Alberta’s legislative assembly in an effort to support Alberta’s economic recovery. The proposed changes aims to cut “red tape” for businesses providing employers greater operational and financial flexibility.
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Ontario Releases List of Essential Workplaces Protected from Closure Directive
Ontario Government released the full list of “Essential Workplaces” which are permitted to continue operating, highlights of which included in this article.
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Mandatory Vaccination Policy Resulting in Termination of Employment Upheld in the Hospital Context
In a recent released decision an Ontario Arbitrator held that the Employer’s decision to terminate unvaccinated employees was reasonable under the circumstances.
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