April Fools’ Day Edition – When Jokes = Just Cause
Each year pranksters around the world mark the arrival of April with the annual “celebration” of “April Fools’ Day”. While […]
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March 29, 2021 by Andy Pushalik
in General
March 01, 2021 by April Kosten
in General
Employment agreement incorporating random alcohol and drug testing held enforceable
The recent decision of Phillips v. Westcan, 2020 ABQB 764, considers the enforceability of an employment agreement requiring the employee […]
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March 01, 2021 by April Kosten
in General
Employment agreement incorporating random alcohol and drug testing held enforceable
The recent decision of Phillips v. Westcan, 2020 ABQB 764, considers the enforceability of an employment agreement requiring the employee […]
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February 12, 2021 by Henry Chang
in General
Canada to require COVID-19 test prior to entry at land borders
Introduction We previously reported on the COVID-19 testing requirement applicable to international passengers flying to Canada from another country (the […]
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January 11, 2021 by Henry Chang
in COVID-19, General
ArriveCAN
Introduction As part of Canada’s efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19, all travellers are required to provide contact and […]
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November 03, 2020 by Jeff Bastien
in Constructive Dismissal, Executive Compensation, General, Pensions and Benefits, Wrongful Dismissal
Case Comment: Matthews v. Ocean Nutrition Canada Ltd., 2020 SCC 26
The recent Supreme Court of Canada (the “Court”) decision in Matthews v. Ocean Nutrition Canada Ltd., 2020 SCC 26 [Matthews], […]
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October 05, 2020 by Stefanie Chimienti
in COVID-19, General
Ontario announces mandatory masks and face coverings in all indoor public spaces
As the COVID-19 numbers continue to climb, the Ontario government has announced that the province will make masks and face […]
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August 26, 2020 by Alison Walsh
in General
Episode 5: Paid sick leave for Canadian workers
Despite the uncertainty of the last few months, the Canadian economy is finally reopening and employees are returning to work. Tune in […]
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August 10, 2020 by Alison Walsh
in COVID-19, General
Episode 4: Written employment agreements – benefits and pitfalls to avoid
In episode four of the Canadian Employment and Labour law podcast, host Alison Walsh is joined by Sarah Sobierajtodiscuss the benefits of written […]
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July 22, 2020 by Alison Walsh
in COVID-19, General
Podcast Episode 3: Managing remote working risks
COVID-19 has significantly disrupted what it means for an employee “to go to work.” Instead of physically being in the […]
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