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Blog April 16, 2025

Entitlements of employees impacted by group termination under the Canada Labour Code

Federal employees impacted by group termination are not entitled to group termination notice or pay in lieu.

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Entitlements of employees impacted by group termination under the Canada Labour Code
Blog January 31, 2025

Proposed amendments to The Saskatchewan Employment Act

The Government of Saskatchewan is proposing significant amendments to The Saskatchewan Employment Act with the introduction of Bill 5.

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Proposed amendments to The Saskatchewan Employment Act
Webinar November 27, 2024

Employment and Labour Law Insights: termination provisions, implied duties and moonlighting

No matter your industry, staying up to date on employment and labour law is critical for legal and business professionals across Canada. Osler has...

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Employment and Labour Law Insights: termination provisions, implied duties and moonlighting
Blog June 27, 2024

Cannabis in safety sensitive positions: guidance from the Alberta Court of King’s Bench

The Alberta Court of King’s Bench found that employers have the right to enforce drug and alcohol policies, especially in the name of safety.

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Cannabis in safety sensitive positions: guidance from the Alberta Court of King’s Bench
Blog March 21, 2024

Driving change: B.C.’s Bill 48 provides clarity to gig economy

British Columbia’s Bill 48 aims to provide some clarity on the legal standards that apply to gig economy workers. The Bill is expected to have...

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Driving change: B.C.’s Bill 48 provides clarity to gig economy
Blog December 13, 2023

British Columbia streamlining credential recognition for internationally trained professionals

The B.C. government has introduced new legislation designed to address delays in accreditation by streamlining the international credential...

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British Columbia streamlining credential recognition for internationally trained professionals
Osler Update October 4, 2022

No constructive dismissal of employee who refused vaccination says the B.C. Supreme Court

Osler lawyers provide their analysis of a recent Supreme Court of B.C. decision regarding an employer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy.

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Osler Update December 13, 2021

Back to the office? New workplace norms expected to evolve in coming years

As we emerge from the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada, employers are increasingly focused on establishing new workplace norms...

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Osler Update September 23, 2021

Can employers mandate vaccines? Answering the biggest COVID-19 employment and labour law questions

Osler’s Shaun Parker and Adam Rempel on safety measures, vaccine mandates and privacy concerns as more employees return to the workplace in the...

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Blog August 3, 2021

Federal pay equity comes into force August 31

The Canadian government has announced that the Pay Equity Act will come into force on August 31, 2021. The purpose of the Act is to redress systemic...

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