Ontario Power Generation (OPG) violated its duty to accommodate a worker with chronic mental health disabilities by placing him on compulsory sick …
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New Brunswick proposes expanding unpaid illness leave to 27 weeks
The New Brunswick government has introduced legislation that would extend job-protected unpaid leave for illness and injury from five days to 27 …
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A federal court has dismissed a judicial review application brought by a Canada Border Services Agency employee against a letter outlining options …
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Changes to tips earned at work, sick leave now in effect in Saskatchewan
By Jeremy Simes Changes to employment standards in Saskatchewan kick in today, affecting workers who collect tips or call in sick. The new …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsLegislation & Compliance
B.C. limits when employers can require sick notes from workers
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberBritish Columbia employers can no longer ask workers for sick notes for their first two short-term health absences each year under new …
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Canada still lacks universal paid sick leave — and that’s a public health problem as we approach flu season
By Alyssa Grocutt, University of Calgary; Julian Barling, Queen’s University, Ontario, and Nick Turner, University of Calgary As Canadians head into another …
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FeaturedLegislation & Compliance
Newfoundland and Labrador to extend job-protected leave for illness, injury under proposed amendments
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Government of Newfoundland and Labrador introduced proposed amendments to the Labour Standards Act on November 6 that would significantly extend unpaid …

