The Supreme Court of Canada released a highly anticipated decision in an employee’s appeal of the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal’s decision setting aside the damages awarded under a long-term incentive plan following a constructive dismissal.
In September 2020, the Indian legislature passed multiple laws that, taken together, constitute the most significant reforms of employment law in decades.
A new Regulation requires businesses or organizations that are open to require anyone in (a) the indoor area of their premises, or (b) in a vehicle operating as part of the business or organization, to wear a mask or face covering.
In Association of Ontario Midwives v Ontario (Health and Long-Term Care), 2020 HRTO 165, the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal (HRTO) found that the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOH) underpaid midwives due to gender discrimination.
Criticized by some, praised by others, “smart working” has given way, in recent times and especially in the service sector, to an unprecedented organizational and process change.
The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal affirmed an award of moral damages to a former employee upon finding that the employer had breached its duty of good faith and fair dealing when it was untruthful and misleading during the termination process.
A probationary period sometimes isn't long enough to gain a good impression of an employee and the employer might still want to give the employee a further chance.
