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What are ‘exceptional circumstances’ in wrongful dismissal claims? Provincial court widens the scope

'This kind of scenario, with long-tenured employees at varying levels of management or status, is going to become more and more common': employment lawyer

Court comes down on employer: Failure to train leads to hefty fine

As you know, the Provincial Government has the authority to publish convictions

Court of Appeal reinstates employee after improper employer drug-testing

This decision should serve as further guidance to employers navigating the relatively new legal principles

Court upholds workplace drug policy

Alberta’s Court of Appeal has given some hope to employers in safety-sensitive workplaces

Court restores landmark human rights award

The latest twist in a drawn out saga sees the B.C. Court of Appeal reinstate a record-breaking award for “injury to dignity, feelings and disrespect.”

What should HR do with an alleged harasser during the investigation?

One leading employment lawyer says it’s an often-asked question that leaves HR stumped – but one recent case is offering advice.

The employer pitfalls of legal marijuana

Washington and Colorado offer lessons to Canadian HR leaders as employers try to navigate new challenges around legal drug use.

When a complainant wants to remain nameless

It’s understandable that some employees want some confidentiality during a complaint process, but can they ever be entirely anonymous?

Medical marijuana in the workplace: the legal view

What would you do if an employee approached you requesting the right to take medically-prescribed marijuana in the workplace? HRM investigates.