August 15, 2022
BC Government Proposing New Statutory Holiday for National Truth and Reconciliation Day
Many employers will recall that last year marked the first year the federal government declared September 30 to
Employers
April 8, 2022
B.C. NDP Government Reverses Course and Will Bring in “Card Check” Unionization
In a dramatic reversal of policy and without consultation, the BC NDP has announced on April 6, 2022
January 14, 2022
Return to Step Two (and Remote Work)
Effective January 5, 2022 and until at least January 26, 2022 (and possibly longer), Ontario will be returning
January 12, 2022
New COVID Safety Plan Requirement
After only recently transitioning to communicable disease prevention plans, BC announced that, effective January 7, 2022, businesses are
December 3, 2021
New Working for Workers Act receives Royal Assent
Ontario’s new bill the Working for Workers Act has now come into effect. Our readers will recall that
October 26, 2021
Proposed legislation with key changes for Ontario employers
Ontario is in the process of passing a new bill the Working for Workers Act (the “Bill”) that
September 17, 2021
Do I Have To Give My Employees Time Off To Vote in the Federal Election on Monday?
With Election Day fast approaching on September 20, 2021, employers must be aware of their obligation to give
August 11, 2021
What is the new National Day for Truth and Reconciliation statutory holiday and who is affected?
On August 3, 2021, a new federal statutory holiday was created, the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation,
February 24, 2021
Ontario Employers Need to Update Termination Clauses in their Employment Agreements
As a result of a recent decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal in Waksdale v Swegon, Ontario
February 11, 2021
Can a Company Fire an Employee for Extremist Beliefs or Actions?
Published in the February 8 - 14, 2021 BIV issue. In an era of social media, smart phones and