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Report of the Expert Panel on Modern Federal Labour Standards released

As we discussed in a previous Focus Alert, in addition to the Bill C-86 changes to the labour standards provisions…

WSIB’s new Rate Framework to come into effect January 1, 2020 – significant changes to employer classification and rate setting

Effective January 1, 2020, the Workplace Safety Insurance Board (“WSIB”) will be replacing its current Schedule 1 employer classification system…

Ontario caps compensation increases for public servants and the broader public sector

Bill 124, the Protecting a Sustainable Public Sector for Future Generations Act, 2019 (the “Act”), received Royal Assent on November…

Limitations on specifically bargained benefits can exist outside of the express terms of the collective agreement

A recent arbitration decision confirms that there can be external limitations on collectively bargained benefits coverage. In Ottawa Professional Firefighters’…

Voting time: Employers’ obligations on Election Day

The federal election has been called for October 21, 2019. Employers should be aware that, under the Canada Elections Act,…

New federal labour standards take root; federal employers take heed!

Many of the employment standards changes that the federal government worked through Parliament over the past year are coming into…

Preliminary injunctions against random drug and alcohol testing

Office and Professional Employees International Union v Cougar Helicopters, 2019 CanLII 66726 (NL LA)   This Echo Hotel Aviation HR…

Canada Without Barriers to Accessibility by 2040

On November 27, 2018, the House of Commons passed Bill C-81, An Act to ensure a barrier-free Canada, also known…

Ontario introduces legislation to limit compensation increases in the public sector

On June 5, 2019, the Ontario government introduced Bill 124 – An Act to implement moderation measures in respect of…

The existence of concurrent criminal charges does not stop the statutory limitation period from running

A recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice will prove to be very useful for employers as it…

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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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