Migrant workers claim Canadian federal program discriminates
A number of Canadian immigration programs allow for skilled workers from other countries to live and work in Canada and eventually apply for permanent residency. These programs include…
Supreme Court rules on essential workers' right to strike
For the second time in a month, the Supreme Court of Canada has made a landmark ruling on public-sector labour law. The first ruling, which we discussed in a recent post, gives Mounties the right to engage in meaningful collective bargaining…
Supreme Court: Ban on Mounties' collective bargaining unconstitutional
In the 1960s, the right to collective bargaining was gained by federal public servants in Canada. However, in 1999, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that the Mounties were not allowed to form unions.
Here is a list of five important questions that business owners, professionals and individuals should ask before signing an employment agreement:
The employment relationship is more likely to be successful…
How is the 'real employer' of a temporary worker identified?
Labour and employment laws in Canada are complex, and anyone dealing with an employment law issue at the federal or provincial level should have straightforward legal advice.