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Ontario Announces Proof of Vaccination Requirement for Select Settings

On September 1, 2021, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health (“CMOH”), announced that individuals…

Superior Court of Justice Increases Reasonable Notice Assessment Due to COVID-19

From the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been significant uncertainty in the legal community as to the potential…

Divisional Court Quashes Landmark Decision on Discrimination in Employment on the Basis of Citizenship

Our Focus Alert readers will recall that back in 2018, the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (the “Tribunal”) was tasked…

Court refuses to award pension-related damages to retired employee

In Brousseau v. La Cité collégiale et al. (June 2021), the former Vice President of Human Resources of La Cité…

Government Implements New Statutory Holiday for Federally Regulated Workers to Honour Residential School Survivors

Back in the fall of 2020, the Canadian government first introduced Bill C-5, An Act to amend the Bills of…

Federal Government Amends Several Provisions of the Canada Labour Code

Bill C-30, the Budget Implementation Act, 2021, No. 1 (“Bill C-30”), which gives effect to the Canadian government’s 2021 budget,…

Federal Pay Equity Act and Regulations Will Come into Force on August 31, 2021

On July 7, 2021, the federal government announced that the Pay Equity Act (the “Act”) will come into force on…

Federal Government Introduces Increased Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy

As all Canadians adjust to a new “normal” in the era of COVID-19, many employers – whether they continue to…

COVID-19 Emergency Response Act Receives Royal Assent

On March 25, 2020, the COVID-19 Emergency Response Act (Bill C-13) received Royal Assent. The legislation outlines broad amendments and…

Ontario Government Makes Emergency Order for Staffing and Redeployment for Health Service Providers Due to COVID-19

On March 17, 2020, the Ontario Government declared an emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (the “Act”)…

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Former Air Canada Captain Charged After Allegedly Flying Hundreds of Flights Without Proper Licence: Police

TOP STORY A former airline captain is facing fraud charges after he allegedly flew hundreds of flights over nearly 17 years without a necessary licence, Peel Regional Police say. Former Air Canada captain charged after allegedly flying hundreds of flights without proper licence: police | CBC News Decisions Compensation, delay, interest – Pelletier Thériault c. Westjet […]
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Acceptance of Offer by Email Created Binding and Enforceable Settlement, Despite Employee’s Failure to Sign Release

In Stribling v. Starbucks Coffee Canada Inc. (“Stribling”), the Ontario Superior Court of Justice confirmed that a settlement agreement can become legally binding through clear and unequivocal email correspondence, even where a formal release has not yet been signed.
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Inspiring the Next Generation of Women Aviators

TOP STORY Allison Couch always knew aviation was where she belonged.  As the daughter of an aircraft maintenance engineer, she had ample exposure to the industry and grew up fascinated with flying machines.  Inspiring the next generation of women aviators – Skies Mag Decisions Grievance, premium pay, day off – Association des pilotes de lignes aériennes c Air Transat A.T. Inc., 2026 CanLII 52452 (CA SA) […]
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Quebec arbitrator upholds total prohibition of recreational cannabis use for cabin crew

TOP STORY The union grieved the prohibition of recreational cannabis use for safety-sensitive positions – including flight attendants and service directors – in Air Transat’s zero-tolerance policy implemented following the legalization of cannabis in 2018. In her decision, the arbitrator reiterated the right of an employer to implement workplace policies subject to the KVP test and compliance […]
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Training related to access to airports’ restricted areas not “training” under collective agreement: Arbitrator

TOP STORY The Union representing flight crew filed a grievance arguing that time spent renewing the ID card required to access airports’ restricted areas should be compensated as time worked. It also claimed that the training required by the Toronto Airport during the renewal process should be deemed to be training counting towards flight hours […]
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