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Osler Update Dec 10, 2021

Supreme Court clarifies jurisdiction of labour arbitrators in human rights issues

Supreme Court of Canada confirms the jurisdiction of labour arbitrators in human rights issues where collective bargaining agreements designate...

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Supreme Court clarifies jurisdiction of labour arbitrators in human rights issues
Osler Update Sep 28, 2021

Tort of ‘Public Disclosure of Private Facts’ recognized in Alberta in ‘Revenge Porn’ case

The definition of common law privacy torts in the province of Alberta has been expanded as a result of the recent decision in ES v Shillington...

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Tort of ‘Public Disclosure of Private Facts’ recognized in Alberta in ‘Revenge Porn’ case
Osler Update May 31, 2021

B.C. introduces paid sick leave regime

The British Columbia government has introduced amendments to the Employment Standards Act, RSBC 1996, c 113., which require employers to provide...

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B.C. introduces paid sick leave regime
Osler Update May 4, 2021

Brian Thiessen on what sets Osler apart in the Calgary market, opportunities for growth and more – Lexpert TV

Lexpert Editor-in-Chief Tim Wilbur recently sat down with Brian Thiessen, QC for a virtual interview for the Lexpert TV Legal Leaders Series.

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Brian Thiessen on what sets Osler apart in the Calgary market, opportunities for growth and more – Lexpert TV
Osler Update Apr 27, 2021

No time like the present: Provinces mandate paid time off for COVID-19 vaccination

As provinces begin to vaccinate a larger portion of the workforce, read more about how governments are faced with how they will incentivize mass...

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Osler Update Mar 4, 2021

Federal government interpretive guidelines on Workplace Harassment and Violence Regulations

To assist federally regulated employers in implementing recent changes to the Canada Labour Code and corresponding Workplace Harassment and Violence...

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Osler Update Oct 14, 2020

SCC puts employers on notice regarding long-term incentive plans

In its decision released on October 13, 2020, the Supreme Court of Canada in Matthews v. Ocean Nutrition Canada Limited, 2020 SCC 26, confirmed that...

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Osler Update Jul 20, 2020

Important proposed changes to Alberta’s Employment and Labour Legislation

Alberta's government recently announced Bill 32, the Restoring Balance in Alberta's Workplaces Act.

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Osler Update May 30, 2019

Important changes to Alberta’s workplace legislation

On May 27, 2019, Alberta's newly elected government executed an Order in Council, amending Alberta's Employment Standards Regulation by reducing the...

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Osler Update Apr 6, 2018

Canada: Employment & Labour Law – The In-House Lawyer Comparative Guide

In a chapter originally published in The In-House Lawyer, we look at current issues affecting employment and labour in the country covering a range...

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