Updates to Canada Labour Code and Implications
The federal Budget Implementation Act, 2018, No. 2 introduced a number of changes to federally regulated employees whose employment rights are governed by the federal Canada Labour Code (the “CLC”). …
Toronto Dominion Bank’s $500M Battle for Employee Rights
A fresh chapter unfolds as a proposed class action lawsuit takes center stage against The Toronto Dominion Bank. The lawsuit alleges that the bank fell short in compensating its mobile …
Empowering Employers: Changes to Canada Labour Code
Updates to Canada Labour Code? As of July 9, 2023, amendments to the Canada Labour Code have taken effect, placing new statutory obligations on federally regulated employers. What are the …
New Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Policy for Federally Regulated Employers
On June 24, 2020, the federal government announced that the Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Regulations will come into effect on January 1, 2021. This new Workplace Harassment and Violence …
Ensure a Successful Return to Work After COVID-19
The unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in new workplace considerations for return to work after COVID-19 across a variety of areas. With the inevitable reopening of many businesses, it is …
Is it Permissible to Contract Out of the Canada Labour Code’s Adjudication Process?
Under the Canada Labour Code (CLC), federally regulated employers cannot terminate an employee with 12 months or more of continuous service without just cause resulting from misconduct unless termination is …
Canada Labour Code: Can an Employer Claim Layoff for an Employee Returning from Illness/Injury?
The Canada Labour Code (The Code) applies to employees working within federally regulated industries. This includes industries such as telecommunications, forestry, mining, air transport and more. Under The Canada Labour …
Unjust Dismissal & Adjudication Under the CLC
Just cause may be established by a progressive discipline (verbal warning, written warning and then termination, for example), or for a single incident of misconduct. For a single act, the …