In A Flash
In Greidanus v Inter Pipeline Limited, the Human Rights Tribunal of Alberta (the “Tribunal”) determined that an employer did not discriminate against a job candidate by revoking an offer of employment after the job candidate failed a pre-employment drug test.
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The Newfoundland & Labrador Court of Appeal recently overturned an arbitration decision which found that an employer’s inability to measure current impairment from cannabis constituted undue hardship.
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What employers need to be aware of from a workplace safety perspective.
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The OLRB provides its interpretation of construction employees’ entitlement to personal emergency leave under the ESA, 2000
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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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An unprecedented decision in Canadian amateur sports, the BC Labour Relations has ruled that an application by players on Canada’s Senior Men’s Rugby 7s team to unionize may proceed.
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This was the first prosecution in Nova Scotia under provisions of the Criminal Code, introduced in 2004.
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The Supreme Court of Canada’s approach may impact individuals and corporations sentenced under provincial occupational health and safety legislation.
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‘Tis the season for holiday parties. It’s important to keep in mind that hosting these events can open the employer up to serious liabilities if the proper precautions are not taken.
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