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- Lay Off the Layoffs? The Requirement for Proper Temporary Layoffs
In a recent Alberta Provincial Court decision, Dunbar v. Northern Air, 2019 ABPC 179, the court reminds employers that layoff is not another word for termination despite their frequent interchangeable use in common parlance. In Canada Safeway Ltd v. RWDSU, Local 454, [1998] 1 SCR 1079, the Supreme C … Read more »
- Attention Federal Employers: Significant Changes to Canada Labour Code as of September 1, 2019
Federally regulated employers should take note of significant reforms to the Canada Labour Code (Code) that have been proclaimed into force and have taken effect as of September 1, 2019. These changes are part of sweeping reforms aimed at modernizing the outdated Code through a series of Budget Impl … Read more »
- Tribunal’s Remedial Order against Transport Canada Reminds Employers to Follow Sound Hiring Practices
Facts In 2005, Mr. Hughes applied for the position of Intelligence Analyst at Transport Canada. When he was asked to provide references during the process, Mr. Hughes informed the selection board that it would be difficult for him to provide references due to litigation he had been involved in with … Read more »
- Time for Large Ontario Employers to Review their Multi-year Accessibility Plans
Effective January 1, 2014, private sector employers with 50 or more employees in Ontario had to have multi-year accessibility plans in place and posted on their websites. A multi-year accessibility plan must outline the employer’s strategy for preventing and removing barriers faced by individuals wi … Read more »
- Managing Insider Risk – Recent Best Practices Guidance
Employees and other insiders are a major security risk. A significant portion of cybersecurity incidents are caused or facilitated by the affected organization’s insiders, whether acting inadvertently or intentionally. Organizations should assess their insider risk management program for compliance … Read more »