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EMP. STANDARDS 6/26/2009
Job-protected leave for active duty now available to Canadian Forces reservists in all provines and to those under federal jurisdiction
EMP. STANDARDS 6/22/2009
Ontario court says bank’s overtime policy was not illegal and employees would have to pursue claims for unpaid overtime on an individual basis
IMMIGRATION 6/18/2009
Arbitrator refused to order construction company to stop attempts to undermine union despite evidence of such activity
HUMAN RIGHTS 6/11/2009
Employer had blanket ban on tattoos so it didn’t have to decide what was appropriate, but court said banning all tattoos was prejudiced
BLOGS 6/4/2009
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