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March 31, 2017 The 2017 Federal Budget: What You Need To Know The Government of Canada recently released the 2017 Federal Budget. Many of the commitments outlined in the Budget (if passed into legislation) will significantly impact employers, particularly employers in the federal sector. The Budget proposes the following changes: Canada Labour Code: Increasing flexibility … Continued
Read moreMarch 24, 2017 Significant Changes to Small Claims in British Columbia Changes are coming to the forums in which many civil disputes in British Columbia are heard. These changes primarily impact claims falling within the following monetary ranges: $0-$5,000 $5,000-$10,000 $25,000-$35,000 Effective June 1, 2017: The monetary jurisdiction of the Provincial Court of British Columbia … Continued
Read moreMarch 22, 2017 Government to Review Alberta Employment and Labour Laws – You Can Provice Your Input Last week the Alberta government announced it will review the Employment Standards Code and the Labour Relations Code. The government recognizes that Alberta has changing workplaces and needs to keep pace with other workplace legislation in Canada. The … Continued
Read moreMarch 3, 2017 Ensuring Enforceable Employment Agreements: Lessons from Wood v Fred Deeley Imports Ltd. There is a presumption at common law that an employee is entitled to reasonable notice on termination. This presumption is rebuttable where there is an enforceable employment contract in effect between the parties that provides otherwise. It is common practice … Continued
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