Labour & Employment
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April 16, 2024
Legal aid funding, auto theft crack down and redistribution of judgeships feature in federal budget
Funding for legal aid to reduce court delays; redistributing “unused” Alberta unified family court posts to other superior courts; and creating new offences and harsher penalties for auto theft are among dozens of justice-related measures proposed in the latest federal budget, which the minority Liberal government says aims to enhance the affordability of shelter, groceries, internet and other necessities for Canadians.
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April 16, 2024
Budget 2024 tax initiatives to play a key role in Ottawa’s effort to boost housing, economy
In a sweeping 2024 budget that targets increased housing, lower living costs, small-business support and greater economic growth, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government is also taking tax measures to help offset a projected $40 billion deficit for 2023-24 and a rising federal debt estimated to reach $1.37 trillion by 2029.
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April 16, 2024
Frustrating posts: Regulatory bodies and online conduct by professionals
Certain professionals, such as teachers, accountants and many health professionals, are regulated by regulatory bodies or colleges. Professionals governed by these organizations must comply with standards of conduct, which are set out in practice advisories (among other publications).
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April 16, 2024
How employers can reduce stress in the workplace
In today’s fast-paced world, workplace stress is becoming a common challenge that many people face. From tight deadlines to a lack of work/life balance, there are various factors that play a role. If left unmanaged, stress can take a major toll on an individual’s mental and physical well-being.
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April 15, 2024
Variable compensation: Calculating wrongful dismissal damages | Stuart Rudner
The theory behind damages for wrongful dismissal is fairly simple: The wrongfully dismissed employee is entitled to receive the compensation that they would have received if they had been permitted to work through the applicable notice period. That is simple when an employee earns the same amount week in and week out, unaffected by scheduling variations or variable compensation such as commissions, bonuses or incentive pay.
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April 15, 2024
Unleashing legal instincts: Secret power controlling courtroom victories | Maria Mahmoudian
In the world of law, where every move can make or break a case, it might seem odd to rely on something as fuzzy as instinct. But believe it or not, that gut feeling plays a big role in how lawyers do their jobs.
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April 12, 2024
Ontario court first in Canada to strike down elements of ag-gag law
In the first Canadian case to challenge one of the country’s so-called ag-gag (agriculture-gag) laws, an Ontario Superior Court judge struck several provisions of the regulations governing Ontario’s Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act.
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April 11, 2024
Union drive at Amazon facilities in Vancouver area goes before B.C. Labour Relations Board
In a bid to organize the first Amazon facilities in the country, Canada’s largest private-sector union has filed two applications to the British Columbia Labour Relations Board (BCLRB).
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April 11, 2024
B.C. introduces legislation on legal profession reform; law society, bar association opposed
The B.C. government has unveiled long-promised legislation to bring lawyers, paralegals and notaries under the umbrella of one regulator. But the provincial law society and bar association have both come out swinging against the proposals, saying they would erode the independence of the legal profession.
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April 11, 2024
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION — Benefits — Employment injury
Appeal by appellant from a decision of the Appeals Tribunal which affirmed a decision from the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission(Commission) dismissing his claim for workers' compensation benefits. The appellant sought workers' compensation benefits from the Commission for an eye injury.