March 28, 2013

Nova Scotia Legislative Report – Spring Sitting March 28, 2013

The Spring sitting of the 5th session of the 61st General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature began on March 26, 2013. As of March 28, 1 Government Bill, 29 Private Members Bills and 0 Private and Local Bills have been introduced during this sitting of the House of Assembly.

February 27, 2013

How to Obtain a Canadian Work Permit

Obtaining a Canadian work permit is not easy, but it is often possible in the right circumstances. The document below outlines the different types of work permits that are available and several exemptions to the regular rules which may allow your potential employee to obtain a work permit

Case Law Update – Insurance Litigation Law

Case law updates from across the region

February 25, 2013

The Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments in New Brunswick:...

Businesspersons and other litigants exhaust time, money and human resources to establish their right to a sum of money by obtaining a judgment in court. Once a judgment is obtained, the party owed becomes the judgment creditor, the party owing becomes the judgment debtor and the amount owing becomes the judgment debt. Often, not even a court decision against a judgment debtor will ensure the debtor will pay up.

Evolution of the Duty to Accommodate

Evolution of the Duty to Accommodate: Attorney General of Canada v. Fiona Ann Johnstone and Canadian Human Rights Commission, 2013 FC 113.

January 28, 2013

When Will an Employer Be Liable for Bad Faith Damages?

Since the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Honda Canada Inc. v. Keays, 2008, dismissed employees have increasingly sought bad faith damages in severance negotiations and wrongful dismissal actions.

Shipbuilding: How American Secrecy Requirements Affect Your Business

Irving Shipbuilding Inc.’s successful bid to build 21 combat ships in Halifax for the Government of Canada brings significant opportunities for businesses in Canada and around the world. Any business interested in taking part in this major project must be familiar with how the sensitive nature of the information involved will affect its own obligations and the relationships it has with its employees.

December 18, 2012

Nova Scotia Legislative Report – Fall Sitting Dec 6, 2012

The fall sitting of the 4th session of the 61st General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature began on October 25, 2012 and adjourned on Thursday, December 6, 2012. 29 Government Bills, 33 Private Members Bills and 6 Private Bills have been introduced during this sitting of the House of Assembly.

Employment & Labour Regional Newsletter December 2012

With the holidays only a few weeks away, many employers have already turned their thoughts toward their annual holiday party. However, without sufficient safe guards in place, the holiday party can be transformed from the social event of the year to a litigation nightmare.

November 30, 2012

Nova Scotia Legislative Report – Fall Sitting Nov 30, 2012

The fall sitting of the 4th session of the 61st General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature began on October 25, 2012. As of November 30, 2012, 27 Government Bills, 33 Private Members Bills and 5 Private Bills have been introduced during this sitting of the House of Assembly.