In-Depth Analysis
In this issue: 1) Court Upholds “With Cause” Termination of an Employee Who Worked a Secondary Job During Business Hours, 2) Attention Federally Regulated Employers: Recent Amendments to the Canada Labour Code Now in Effect, 3) Temporary Help Agency Licensing: What Employers Need to Know
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In A Flash
In Paterson and Public Service Alliance of Canada, the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board provided key guidance on running strike votes in the federal sector. Guidance such as this is rare in the federal sector.
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The Federal Government recently tabled its 2023 budget, “A Made-in-Canada Plan: Strong Middle Class, Affordable Economy, Healthy Future.” The Budget proposes several potential amendments that would strengthen worker protections and entitlements.
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Upcoming amendment to the federal sector minimum age of employment under the Canada Labour Code are set to increase the minimum age of employment from 17 to 18 for certain types of work.
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EI sickness benefits extended from 15 to 26 weeks and an increase of available unpaid medical leave from 17 to 27 weeks for federally regulated private sector employees under the Canada Labour Code.
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The Canada Labour Code and Canada Labour Standards Regulations are undergoing several changes. This article outlines the content and timeline for these amendments.
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On December 1, 2022 new paid medical leave provisions under Part III of the Canada Labour Code are set to come into force, unless an earlier date is established through an order of the Governor in Council.
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In-Depth Analysis
In this issue: ON Court of Appeal Affirms Award of 26 Months’ Pay to Terminated Employee, Check Yourself: B.C. Government Eliminates Mandatory Voting for Union Certification in Favour of Card Checkand Digital Platform Workers’ Rights Act: Blurring the Distinction Between Employees and Independent Contractors Performing Digital Platform Work.
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In-Depth Analysis
In this issue: Class Action on Unpaid Overtime: Employer Liable for “Permitting” Employees to Work Overtime, Increased Paid Sick Leave and Additional Bereavement Leave Coming to the Canada Labour Code, An Update on Successful Employer Vaccination Policies.
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