Drug and Alcohol Testing at the Worksite
It is important to know the law around drug and alcohol testing. The main concern is human rights law.
Canada’s New Not-for-Profit Corporations Act
Is your organization a Not-For-Profit (NFP) corporation created under Part II of the Canada Corporations Act (Canada)?
If so, it needs to transition to the new Canada Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (the NFP Act) or Corporations Canada will dissolve your NFP. NFPs have until October 18, 2014 to transition under the NFP Act.
How to Craft an Enforceable Non-solicitation Clause
While restrictive covenants are one of the most discussed subjects in labour and employment law, recent court decisions illustrate the reluctance of Canadian courts to enforce restrictive covenants that are more than what is reasonably necessary to protect the employer’s interests.
Nova Scotia Legislative Report – Fall Sitting Dec 16, 2011
The fall sitting of the 3rd session of the 61st General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature began on October 31, 2011 and rose on Thursday, December 15, 2011. 40 Government Bills, 27 Private Member’s Bills and 4 Private and Local Bills have been introduced during this sitting of the House of Assembly.
Nova Scotia Legislative Report – Fall Sitting Dec 9, 2011
The fall sitting of the 3rd session of the 61st General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature began on October 31, 2011. As of December 9th, 39 Government Bills, 26 Private Members Bills and 4 Private and Local Bills have been introduced during this sitting of the House of Assembly.
Nova Scotia Legislative Report – Fall Sitting Dec 2, 2011
The fall sitting of the 3rd session of the 61st General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature began on October 31, 2011. As of December 2nd, 36 Government Bills, 23 Private Members Bills and 2 Private and Local Bills have been introduced during this sitting of the House of Assembly.
A Modern Approach: Newfoundland and Labrador’s New Condominium Act
In 2008, the Department of Government Services, Newfoundland and Labrador, initiated a review of the Condominium Act (the “Old Act). The purpose of the review was to seek additional protection for condominium buyers and owners, improve the operation of condominium corporations and introduce new types of condominium corporations.
Nova Scotia Legislative Report – Fall Sitting Nov 25, 2011
The fall sitting of the 3rd session of the 61st General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature began on October 31, 2011. As of November 25th, 26 Government Bills, 22 Private Members Bills and 2 Private and Local Bills have been introduced during this sitting of the House of Assembly.
Nova Scotia Legislative Report – Fall Sitting Nov 18, 2011
The fall sitting of the 3rd session of the 61st General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature began on October 31, 2011. As of November 19th, 19 Government Bills, 20 Private Members Bills and 2 Private and Local Bills have been introduced during this sitting of the House of Assembly.
Extended Leave of Absence from Work: Can an Employer Terminate...
The employment of an employee may cease when, through no fault of either the employer or employee, the contract has become incapable of being performed. Typically, this issue arises when an employee is away from his or her job for so long that the employer decides that the employment contract has become “incapable of being performed.”