Employment law

Pay Equity Commissioner shoots down another bid for equity plan exceptions

'It is extremely difficult for a company to deviate from the one-plan rule,' says employment lawyer on pay equity requirements

Pay Equity Commissioner shoots down another bid for equity plan exceptions

Worker fired after running away instead of taking drug test

'Leaving work was specifically an attempt to avoid an unfavorable substance test'

Worker fired after running away instead of taking drug test

Medical marijuana: Safety-sensitive employer delays worker's return to work

'You have to be really careful or people can get hurt,' says employment lawyer offering insights, takeaways from recent case

Medical marijuana: Safety-sensitive employer delays worker's return to work

Budget 2024 proposes right to disconnect for workers

'Everyone needs some downtime; it is essential for well-being and mental health'

Budget 2024 proposes right to disconnect for workers

B.C. Court of Appeal upholds decision on frustrated employment contracts

'It didn't actually change what the employer was agreeing to do,' says employment lawyer on 'high bar' for frustrated employment contract arguments

B.C. Court of Appeal upholds decision on frustrated employment contracts

Employer found liable for vaccination injury – a sign of things to come?

Australian tribunal decision could have implications for Canadian employers

Employer found liable for vaccination injury – a sign of things to come?