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Ontario announces amendments to construction industry provisions of Labour Relations Act
July 1, 2000
On April 25, 2000, the Ontario government introduced Bill 69, the Labour Relations Amendment Act (Construction Industry), 2000. The legislation, introduced in the name of
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Perception, myths and stereotypes: The Supreme Court of Canada on the nature of disability
July 1, 2000
In a decision centering on the interpretation of Quebec legislation, the Supreme Court of Canada has articulated a view of how physical disability in Canadian
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Nicotine addiction is a disability, B.C. arbitrator rules
July 1, 2000
Employers wishing to ban employee smoking may now have to consider whether tough anti-smoking rules discriminate against heavy smokers, and if so, what forms of
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Arbitrator: Notice of layoff can coincide with pregnancy leave
July 1, 2000
Where a collective agreement specifies that a period of notice be given to employees before they are laid off, can that notice period run concurrently
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Ontario Court of Appeal considers whether finding of misconduct under E.I. Act bars an action for wrongful dismissal – again
July 1, 2000
One of the main questions dealt with in Minott v. O’Shanter Development Co. (see “Employee “misconduct” under U.I. Act not just cause for dismissal, Appeal
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Look before you offer: Court awards nearly $200,000 to man who never started the job
July 1, 2000
Can an employer be liable for wrongful dismissal damages to an employee who never even started work? Yes, if a court finds it entered into
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