Bill 5-58, An Act to Amend the Canada Labour Code and the Canada Industrial Relations Board Regulations (“the Bill”) was recently passed through the House of Commons and is awaiting Royal Assent. It proposes changes to the Canada Labour Code (“CLC”) that will further prohibit the use of temporary replacement workers in federally-regulated workplaces during […]
Even after most COVID restrictions have been lifted, a recent decision upheld the right of employers to mandate health standards in the workplace. In May 2024, Robin Francis v. Canada (AG) confirmed that workers who fail to comply with workplace vaccination policies are guilty of wilful misconduct, and thereby disqualified from receiving Employment Insurance. Dr. […]
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