November 5, 2010

Nova Scotia Legislative Report Fall Sitting

As of November 5, 2010, 10 Government Bills and 5 Private Members Bills have been introduced during this sitting of the House of Assembly.

September 29, 2010

Employer Liability for Mental Distress in the Workplace

Latest Labour & Employment Law updates from across the region. In this issue:
a) Employer Liability for Mental Distress in the Workplace
b) Expanded Remedial Powers for Administrative Tribunals

August 2, 2010

Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Act, 2010

On June 24, 2010 a new Human Rights Act, 2010 (the “Act”) came into force in Newfoundland and Labrador which has replaced the Human Rights Code (the “Code”).

May 13, 2010

Nova Scotia Legislative Report – Spring Sitting May 13, 2010

A summary of bills introduced May 10th and 11th and the status of legislation introduced since the beginning of the 2nd Session of the 61st General Assembly on March 31st, 2010.

May 7, 2010

Nova Scotia Legislative Report – Spring Sitting May 7, 2010

A summary of bills introduced between May 3rd and May 7th, including the status of legislation introduced since the beginning of the 2nd Session of the 61st General Assembly on March 31st, 2010.

May 3, 2010

Dismissing an Employee for Cause: Are Reasons Required?

An employer can always dismiss an employee for just cause.

April 30, 2010

Nova Scotia Legislative Report – Spring Sitting April 30, 2010

A summary of bills introduced between April 23th and April 30th, including the status of legislation introduced since the beginning of the 2nd Session of the 61st General Assembly on March 31st, 2010.

April 23, 2010

BOARD WATCH

A summary of bills introduced between April 9th and April 22nd, including the status of legislation introduced since the beginning of the 2nd Session of the 61st General Assembly on March 31st, 2010.

April 9, 2010

Nova Scotia Legislative Report – Spring Sitting, April 9, 2010

A summary of bills introduced between March 31st and April 8th, including the status of legislation introduced since the beginning of the 2nd Session of the 61st General Assembly on March 31st, 2010.

April 1, 2010

Nova Scotia Legislative Report – Spring Sitting, April 1, 2010

The 2nd Session of the 61st General Assembly of the Nova Scotia legislature began on Thursday March 25th, 2010 with a speech from the throne.  As of March 31, 2010, 4 Government Bills, and 10 Private Members Bills have been introduced during this sitting of the House of Assembly.