Labour & Employment
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April 08, 2024
Feds invest $2.4 billion in AI, including new office of AI and Data Commissioner
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced a $2.4 billion package to accelerate job growth in Canada’s artificial intelligence (AI) sector, with $5.1 million dedicated to strengthening the enforcement of the Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA).
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April 08, 2024
Court quashes decision requiring reinstatement of employees terminated for workplace harassment
The Ontario Superior Court has overturned a decision requiring the reinstatement of employees terminated for sharing explicit text messages about a co-worker on a group chat and rejected the conclusion that the employer could not investigate the issue without a formal complaint.
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April 08, 2024
Appeal Court deems universal life insurance policy is not income from property
In a decision expected by tax pundits to set a precedent, the Quebec taxman partially lost a legal battle after the Court of Appeal held that coverage provided by a universal life insurance policy does not constitute income from property even though it is a benefit for the insured taxpayer.
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April 05, 2024
Federal Court dismisses vaccine-policy-related class action against Canada Post
The Federal Court has dismissed a class action against Canada Post and Canada on behalf of employees who resigned or retired under duress because of a mandatory vaccination policy.
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April 05, 2024
Canadian Border Services workers set for strike vote April 10 after contract talks stall
Expressing their frustration with stalled contract talks, the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the Customs and Immigration Union (CIU) have called a strike vote for April 10 for their more than 9,000 members working for the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
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April 05, 2024
Nexus between tax evasion and money laundering
Tax evasion and money laundering are two interconnected criminal activities that have a significant impact on the global economy. Both involve the deliberate manipulation of financial transactions to avoid detection, regulation or legal consequences. This essay will explore the nexus between tax evasion and money laundering, examining the ways in which these two activities are interconnected and the implications of this relationship for society.
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April 04, 2024
Federal Court and Federal Court of Appeal float ideas for reforming their rules, seek bar’s input
The Federal Court and Federal Court of Appeal are working on updating their rules and seeking the bar’s views on dozens of reform ideas, such as modifying the test for certifying national class actions; green-lighting non-lawyers to represent litigants if “the interests of justice so require”; and boosting the $100,000 cap on claims for matters that proceed as simplified actions.
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April 04, 2024
N.S. Court of Appeal finds arbitrator’s decision on union agreement to be unreasonable
The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal has upheld a decision quashing an arbitral finding that the Nova Scotia Health Authority’s decision not to increase the hourly wage for certain employees in line with other employees was unreasonable.
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April 04, 2024
Intracompany transfers: A great U.S. startup status
Historically, starting up a business in the United States presents some unique challenges; not only financial and logistical but from an immigration standpoint as well. We often have startup companies ask us when and if they need work authorization to start up their business in the United States. There isn’t always a bright line defining this, as certain business activities can be done in business visitor status.
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April 04, 2024
CAF members to be notified of proposed $150M settlement of racism class action
The Federal Court has approved a motion to notify class members of a proposed $150 million settlement in a class action alleging that the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) failed to protect people who are Indigenous, Black or people of colour (IBPOC) from racism.