Mathews Dinsdale is pleased to announce it has been named a Top Labour & Employment Boutique Firm for 2022–2023 by Canadian Lawyer Magazine. They have also named us as a Top 5 Labour & Employment Boutique Firm – Western Canada for 2022-2023.
In Spears v. Canada (Attorney General), 2024 FC 329, the employee, a public servant, was dismissed for misconduct after failing to comply with her employer’s Covid-19 Vaccination Policy, despite her status as a remote worker. Her subsequent application for employment insurance (“EI”) benefits was denied. After two failed appeals, the employee brought the matter before the Federal Court on judicial review. On February 28, 2024, the Federal Court dismissed her application, thereby affirming the original decision to deny her EI benefits.
Read moreBudget 2023 proposed amendments to the Canada Labour Code that would prohibit the use of temporary replacement workers during a strike or lockout. On November 9, 2023, the Federal Government introduced Bill C-58 to give effect to these changes.
Read moreAfter 12 years of litigation, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice has ruled in favour of the employees in the unpaid overtime class action case.
Read moreOur complimentary webinars address the practical and legal issues for Canadian employers.
View our Webinars
