Supplier Beware: Appropriate Payments at Your Own Risk
Whether you’re a general contractor, a subcontractor, or a supplier, this decision regarding the application of the Builders’ Lien Act is important for your business.
Recent Changes Affect Parental and Maternity Leave in Atlantic Canada
In December 2017, the federal government introduced major changes to maternal and parental employment insurance (EI) benefits.
Are You Ready? Navigating Medical and Recreational Cannabis in the...
As an employer, it’s important to prepare yourself for the legalization of cannabis.
Supreme Court of Canada Clarifies the Scope of Existing Duties...
In Rankin (Rankin’s Garage and Sales) v. J.J., 2018 SCC 19, the Supreme Court of Canada clarified how it will interpret existing duties of care, in the context of a personal injury arising from the theft of a vehicle stored at a commercial garage, and the evidentiary requirements for establishing novel duties of care.
Mitigation, Credibility and Deductions: A Case Comment on Ryan v....
In Ryan v. Curlew, 2018 NLSC 72, the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador assessed damages in the context of a personal injury claim.
Cannabis Legalization: High Time for Municipal Regulation
Weed vendors and consumers will soon be legal in Nova Scotia and we wonder if municipalities are ready.
Intention Irrelevant in Breach of Drug and Alcohol Policy
The grievor was employed by Magna Services Limited as a millwright on a “call in” basis on the Terra Nova offshore petroleum production platform. His employment was terminated for non-compliance with the employer’s Drug and Alcohol Policy (the “Policy”) when a small amount of marijuana was found in the pocket of his jeans during a screening prior to boarding a helicopter for transport to the offshore Terra Nova platform.
Why Multinationals and Their Advisors Should Consider Including Nova Scotia...
Nova Scotia can deliver significant benefits to multinational entities as a result of the province’s unique corporate law framework, multinational-friendly tax regime, abundance of government incentives and enticing geographic advantages.
“Irreconcilable incongruity” in Plaintiff’s reporting disallows claim for loss of...
In Bent v. MacFarlane, contradictions in Bent’s self-reporting and her lack of attempt to seek a medical resolution to an alleged chronic pain syndrome proved extremely limiting to her claim for damages.
Will Legalization Cause Workplace Safety To Go Up in Smoke?
The imminent legalization of marijuana is causing angst for many employers. Employers are unsure of how the issue can be dealt with in terms of prohibiting use in the workplace and addressing concerns of workplace safety.