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August 5, 2025

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Workplace Injury or Just a Layoff? Human Rights Complaint Moves Ahead

A BC worker claims his firing was tied to unaccommodated injuries. Despite employer objections, the Human Rights Tribunal found enough evidence for a full hearing.

July 22, 2025

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Return-to-Office Mandates Stir Legal and Workplace Tensions

Canadian employers are tightening return-to-office policies, prompting friction with employees who have grown accustomed to remote work. While some workers may seek accommodations or legal recourse,...

June 9, 2025

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When Is an Unpaid Suspension Constructive Dismissal?

Recent Canadian rulings have underscored the risks employers face when disciplining workers without explicit contractual authority.

June 3, 2025

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Workplace Fatalities on the Rise in B.C

A new University of Regina report reveals rising workplace fatalities in B. C., especially in construction and manufacturing. Experts are calling for improved data collection, faster reporting, and...

May 22, 2025

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Seasonal Staff, Year-Round Risks: What Employers Should Know

often underestimate the legal risks associated with hiring seasonal staff. Learn how to protect your organization by managing layoffs, contracts, human rights, and injury claims properly.

May 1, 2025

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Remote Recall Deemed Constructive Dismissal by Ontario Court

After more than a year of approved remote work abroad, an employee was told to return in person or resign. An Ontario court ruled this constituted constructive dismissal — highlighting the need for...

April 16, 2025

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New Harassment Rules Now in Effect for Alberta Employers

New amendments to Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety Code require employers to develop a consolidated violence and harassment prevention policy. The changes simplify compliance, but failure...

April 9, 2025

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Ontario Court Dismisses Veterinarian’s Wrongful Dismissal Claim

An Ontario court ruled that a veterinarian who refused to return to work after demanding a termination letter for a former client had resigned from her position, not been wrongfully or constructively...