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COVID-19-related Layoffs Not Grounds for Constructive Dismissal

Jun 11, 2021

An Ontario Superior Court of Justice judge has ruled that a temporary layoff related to COVID-19 is not grounds for constructive dismissal.

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Canadian Privacy Commissioners Issue Joint Guidance on Vaccine Passports

May 25, 2021

Commissioners warn that privacy considerations must be “front and centre” as organizations develop and implement vaccine passports in the coming months

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BILL 96 – Top 10 Impacts of the Revised Charter of the French Language on your Business and When to Expect Implementation of Such Revisions

May 19, 2021

Changes to Québec’s language laws are coming. Here is a top ten list of potential impacts, and the likely timeline and process for adoption.

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Stopping a Slippery Slope: Ontario Divisional Court Clarifies that Auto Insurance Coverage Applies Only to Direct Causes of Injuries

May 12, 2021

Ontario Divisional Court clarifies that automobile insurance only applies to direct causes of injury under the Statutory Accidents Benefits Schedule.

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Paid COVID-19 Sick Leave for British Columbia Employees

May 12, 2021

The British Columbia government has announced proposed amendments to the Employment Standards Act to provide for paid sick leave.

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McMillan’s Employment Law Breakfast Series

McMillan’s Vancouver Labour and Employment Group is proud to launch it’s first ever Breakfast Series covering key employment and human rights issues!

Details Thursday, January 27, 2022
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Ontario to Provide for Temporary Paid Sick Leave

Apr 30, 2021

Ontario has announced temporary paid sick leave for all employees. Here is what employers should know.

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Paid Vaccination Leave Now Officially Law in British Columbia

Apr 28, 2021

Bill 3 entitles BC employees to paid leave for up to 3 hours for each COVID-19 vaccination.

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Closing the Gap: New Proactive Pay Equity Rules for Federally Regulated Employers

Apr 27, 2021

Guidance on employers' obligations under the new federal Pay Equity Act and its associated regulations, expected to take effect in late 2021.