Labour & Employment
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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.
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April 11, 2024
Eclipse of tradition: AI’s ascendancy in the legal era | Maria Mahmoudian
In recent years, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the field of law has revolutionized legal practice, reshaping how legal professionals approach research, document analysis and decision-making. From enhancing efficiency to improving accuracy, AI technologies have brought about significant changes that have both benefited and challenged legal practitioners worldwide.
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April 11, 2024
Where money laundering meets intellectual property
In the rapidly evolving digital landscape of the 21st century, the concept of intellectual property (IP) has become increasingly significant. With advancements in technology and the growth of the global economy, the protection and enforcement of IP rights have become more crucial than ever.
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April 10, 2024
TYPES OF DAMAGES — Categories of — Loss of enjoyment of life — For personal injuries — Cost of future care
Claim by Plaintiff for damages. Plaintiff was injured when his car was rear-ended. Defendant admitted liability for the accident. As a result of injuries from the accident, the Plaintiff continued to have constant tightness in his neck and mid and low back and intermittent pain in those areas.
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April 10, 2024
Canada’s temporary resident dilemma | Sergio R. Karas
Canada is currently grappling with a significant dilemma concerning its temporary resident population. In recent years, there has been a huge increase in temporary residents, driven by various factors such as a rise in international student enrollment, foreign labour filling job vacancies, and individuals filing refugee claims.