Employment law

HR systems in spotlight after CBC faces backlash

Best practices: 'You've got to be really clear in communicating how that information will be used'

HR systems in spotlight after CBC faces backlash

Tort of conversion may not apply to intangible property in employer’s book of business

Information copied from book of business not technically taken from owner

Tort of conversion may not apply to intangible property in employer’s book of business

National Day of Mourning not holiday without proclamation: Ontario arbitrator

Collective agreement required proclamation; holiday specified for federal employees

National Day of Mourning not holiday without proclamation: Ontario arbitrator

Son resigned from father’s business, wasn’t constructively dismissed: NS Labour Board

'This is not… your typical arm's-length employer and employee – these are family members'

Son resigned from father’s business, wasn’t constructively dismissed: NS Labour Board

Court certifies class action for unpaid vacation and holiday pay

'It's certainly a warning to employers that this can lead to expensive, protracted litigation'

Court certifies class action for unpaid vacation and holiday pay

Ontario raising penalties for employers preying on ‘vulnerable’ workers

'We're going to hit your pocketbook, and you will be behind bars for a long time'

Ontario raising penalties for employers preying on ‘vulnerable’ workers