Advance polling for Canada’s federal election commences today, ahead of election day on Monday, October 21, 2019 (7:00 am to 7:00 pm in BC).
Employers should keep in mind their obligations under the Canada Elections
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“Times they are a-changin’” for federally regulated workplaces: significant amendments to Canada Labour Code and accessibility legislation coming into effect
The Federal government’s commitment to the “modernization” of employment standards applicable to federally regulated workplaces continues with the coming into force of more Canada Labour Code amendments and federal accessibility legislation. Federally regulated employers should
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BC appoints new Human Rights Commissioner
In late 2018, the BC government passed legislation re-establishing the British Columbia Human Rights Commission, which had been disbanded by the previous provincial government in 2002. The mandate of the new Commission is to promote
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Because it’s 2018: Canada introduces pay equity legislation
“Advancing gender equality is not just good for women, it’s good for all Canadians. When Canadian women can count on equal pay for work of equal value, our economy grows stronger, families prosper and communities
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British Columbia employer health tax legislation introduced
On Tuesday, October 16, 2018 the British Columbia government introduced legislation – Bill 44, Budget Measures Implementation (Employer Health Tax) Act, 2018 – with respect to the anticipated Employer Health Tax (“EHT”) announced in the
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Federal government announces implementation of new EI maternity and parental benefits
Today the federal government announced that as of December 3, 2017, eligible pregnant workers will be able to receive employment insurance maternity benefits up to 12 weeks before their due date, and that parents can
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BC minimum wage set to increase again
Making good on its campaign promises, British Columbia’s new NDP Government has announced a further increase to the minimum wage. According to the Provincial Government, the increase is intended “to better reflect the province’s overall
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BC reintroduces Human Rights Commission after 15-year absence
On August 4, 2017 the British Columbia government announced its intention to re-instate the BC Human Rights Commission. Disbanded in 2002 in favour of a direct-access model, the new Human Rights Commission will reflect a
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Recent Human Rights Developments in Canada
Age-related discrimination
Discrimination on the basis of age will soon be prohibited under the Alberta Human Rights Act with respect to the provision of goods, services, accommodation and facilities. Traditionally, the prohibition on age discrimination
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Employee’s “unilateral life plans” are not relevant to reasonable notice of termination of employment
When an employee’s employment is terminated without cause, in the absence of an enforceable termination provision in an employment agreement, the employee will be entitled to reasonable notice of termination of employment at common law.
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