Publications
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Knowledge of English as a requirement for employment: A Tower of Babel
The purpose of this newsletter is to raise the awareness of employers regarding the problems related to making knowledge of English a requirement for employment. Section 46 of the Charter of the French Language (the “Charter”)1 provides that “[A]n employer is prohibited from making the obtaining of (…)
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The Supreme Court of Canada further clarifies the rights of workers
On January 30, 2015, in the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour v. Saskatchewan (2015 SCC 4) decision, the Supreme Court of Canada further clarified the scope of the rights of workers pursuant to section 2(d) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (the “Charter”). Indeed, in its 2007 decision (…)
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December 13th is coming up fast! Is your pension committee ready?
December 13th is coming up fast! Is your pension committee ready?
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Bill 30: Is your pension committee ready for December 13, 2007?
The countdown has begun! Have the governance rules for your pension committee been set out in an internal by-law? If not, there's no time to lose! The deadline is December 13, 2007.In the wake of the increasing number of lawsuits in Quebec and elsewhere in Canada involving the responsibilities of (…)
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Notice to all employers! Do you provide prescription drug insurance? Important changes come into effect on January 1, 2007
Notice to all employers! Do you provide prescription drug insurance? Important changes come into effect on January 1, 2007
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The New Commission des relations du travail Soon in Operation
The New Commission des relations du travail Soon in Operation
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The Supreme Court of Canada revisits the notion of freedom of expression in a labour dispute context
The Supreme Court of Canada revisits the notion of freedom of expression in a labour dispute context
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Recognition of same sex spouses
Recognition of same sex spouses