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The nature of the construction industry, especially when it comes to seasonal work and where the labour needs and costs must be estimated in advance…

In a typical construction project, the owner has a contract with the prime contractor, the prime contractor has a contract with the subcontractors…

The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) has been looking for a new production order power; it’s on its way.  The role of CSIS is to…

The duty to accommodate is a legal duty human rights laws impose on employers – but it’s not written down or described in human rights…

When an employee seeks accommodation of a disability, either physical or mental, the duty to accommodate is nuanced by both the employer’s need for…

Canadian businesses need foreign workers to address labour and skills shortages. Yet the Canadian government is taking steps to reduce the number of…

An increasing number of municipalities in Canada are using public video camera surveillance to promote public safety and help deter crimes like…

Effective October 1, 2024, public and private Prince Edward Island employees will be entitled to up to three paid sick days per calendar year. Since…

On April 30, 2024, the Ontario Divisional Court decided the victim of a serious cyber security incident was required to produce to privacy regulators…

Didn’t file your taxes on time – or made a mistake in your tax filings? All might not be lost. There is the possibility of relief from the Canada…

Using written employment contracts is a good start – but it doesn’t mean they will be enforceable. Courts interpret employment contracts to…

Do cultural practices play a role in the assessment of damages for wrongful death claims? There is British Columbia precedent for awarding damages to…