Bill 148, the Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017 received Royal Assent on Monday, November 27, 2017 triggering the coming into force of select Bill 148 amendments.
The amendment targeting independent contractor relationships (“No treating as if not employee”, to … Continue Reading
There has been significant discussion in recent weeks concerning the recent Alberta Court of Appeal decision on random workplace drug testing. Suncor Energy Inc. v Unifor Local 707A, 2017 ABCA 313 saw the appellate court reject Unifor’s complaint that … Continue Reading
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 choose to receive parental benefits … Continue Reading
Russel Drew recently appeared on the BNN’s Business Day AM along with TokenFunder CEO Alan Wunsche to discuss the latest development in FinTech innovation in light of the Ontario Securities Commission’s granting of its first exemptive relief order in connection … Continue Reading
At a time when employees are regularly presented with contracts containing end dates upon their hiring, distinguishing between fixed term and indeterminate contracts is of particular relevance and importance for employers in Quebec. Many employers are surprised to learn that … Continue Reading
Employment law and human rights law have protections for employees who take time off work because of injuries or sickness. Physical or mental disability is also a protected ground and cannot be a reason or a factor in dismissal. An … Continue Reading
In the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, as in many jurisdictions, it is common practice for employers to provide staff housing in an effort to recruit and retain employees for work in remote locations and to alleviate the high costs of … Continue Reading
What factors tend to draw the attention of the Canada Revenue Agency when it comes to an audit? And when selected for an audit, how can taxpayers best manage the process to ensure compliance? Adrienne Woodyard, tax partner in … Continue Reading
Derek Bell, partner in our Toronto office, appeared on BNN’s Business Day AM on August 21, 2017 to share his views on how public companies in Canada can respond to short-seller attacks.
View the full broadcast here. Derek’s … Continue Reading
If you are an employer in Canada, you need to be aware of the European General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) which will come into force in the spring of 2018.
Organizations with employees in Europe will need to be compliant … Continue Reading
