H1N1 Nova Scotia – Questions from Employers
As flu season bears down upon us, the H1N1 flu virus, or the “heiny” virus as some have dubbed it, is becoming a hot topic for employers and HR practitioners.
NS Legislative Report, Fall Sitting – Update October 8
Following the change in government this past June, the 61st General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature began on Friday, September 17 with a speech from the throne. During this Fall sitting, 16 government bills and 11 private member’s bills were introduced in the House of Assembly as of September 30.
Ontario Court of Appeal: Random Drug Testing Still Unjustified
The decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal in Imperial Oil Ltd. v. Communications, Energy & Paperworkers Union of Canada, Local 900, [2009] O.J. No. 2037 [“Imperial”] marks yet another victory for employee privacy rights in the collective bargaining sector.
NS Legislative Report, Fall Sitting
Following the change in government this past June, the 61st General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature began on Friday, September 17 with a speech from the throne. During this Fall sitting, 16 government bills and 11 private member’s bills were introduced in the House of Assembly as of September 30.
Insurance Case Law Updates – October 2009
A summary of the bills introduced in the House of Assembly between October 12-16 along with a status update on those bills introduced since the beginning of the 61st General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature as of October 16.
Overtime and the Salaried Employee
Employee claims to unpaid overtime has become a hot issue in Canada in the wake of a series of class action law suits alleging violations of the Canada Labour Code.
New Registry of Deeds Act – Newfoundland & Labrador
Bill 21, an Act respecting the Registration of Deeds and other documents (the “Act”) has received Royal Assent and is anticipated to be proclaimed in the near future.
It’s Your Business – Vol 1, Issue 2 – June...
In this issue:
a) New Condominium Property Act For New Brunswick – Aaron M. Savage, Lawyer
b) Federal Government Tables Anti-Spamming Bill – Elizabeth (Betsy) A. Kelly, Lawyer
Insurance Case Law Updates – May 2009
Nine cases in brief from across Atlantic Canada.
It’s Your Business – Vol 1, Issue 1 – May...
In this issue:
a) New Limitations Of Actions Act – Deborah Power, Partner
b) New Franchises Act – Walter Vail Q.C., Partner
c) New Securities Transfer Act – Aaron M. Savage, Lawyer