The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms Protects Against Most Forms of Search Rules governing the searches of homes, vehicles, and persons are established to uphold individual rights while allowing law enforcement to carry out their responsibilities effectively. These rules are described in Section 8 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, which maintains […]

Collective Bargaining in Canada: How It Affects Employers and Employees While it may seem impossible today, it wasn’t that long ago that Canadians faced extremely poor working conditions, including safety hazards on the job, long hours, and mistreatment from employers. Just a few generations ago, employment looked very different, and labor laws were almost nonexistent.

Understanding What Wrongful Dismissal Is and What You Can Do About It Being fired is rarely a pleasant experience, even if you didn’t like your job or were planning on moving on anyway. If there were multiple disciplinary actions or your employer had already put you on probation, it’s likely that this wasn’t a surprise.

With the continuous advancement of artificial intelligence (“AI”) and its transformative effects on various industries, it is also becoming increasingly influential in employment law. In workplaces, AI systems are utilized more and more to streamline operations, automate tasks, and enhance efficiency, yet they concurrently give rise to numerous legal and ethical questions that must be

Meeting with a lawyer can be intimidating for many individuals. However, rest assured talking to an employment lawyer about your issue will help alleviate your concerns and leave you better informed about your circumstances. Your initial consultation with an employment lawyer is an opportunity to discuss your situation, learn about your rights, and determine the

Epic Games, the creator of the widely-played video game Fortnite, is reducing its workforce by approximately 870 employees, roughly one-sixth of its total staff. In a memo addressed to the company’s staff, Tim Sweeney, the founder of the North Carolina-based company, revealed that job reductions were on the horizon. He noted that while the company’s revenue is

Nordstar, the parent company of the Toronto Star, announced its intention to file for bankruptcy protection for the unit responsible for more than 70 local newspapers, resulting in the termination of over 600 positions. Nordstar has announced that it will put the Metroland Media Group division into creditor protection under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act,

In British Columbia (“BC”), overtime and overtime pay are regulated by provincial employment standards. Overtime refers to the additional hours an employee works beyond their regular or standard working hours, typically 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week. Employees receive overtime pay for working these extra hours, payable at a minimum of 1.5 times

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