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Remote Worker Dismissed Over Vaccination Status Denied EI by Federal Court
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.
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Federal Government Expands Eligibility to Apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA)
Eligible individuals from 13 countries can now travel to Canada with a valid eTA, rather than requiring a temporary resident visa, more commonly known as an Entry Visa.
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Employers May Need to Provide Employees with Paid Time Off to Cast Their Ballot on Election Day
Monday, September 20, 2021 is Election Day across Canada. For employees who have not already cast their vote at advance polls, employers must provide employees with paid time off to vote.
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