Federally Regulated Employers Section 15(1)(c) of the Canadian Human Rights Act(“CHRA”), which applies to federally regulated employees, provides that it is not a discriminatory practice to terminate an employee because of age if that individual has reached the normal age of retirement for employees working in [similar] positions.
In this issue:
a) The Disturbances of Failing to Obtain Non-Disturbance – Stephen J. Hill, Lawyer
b) Competition Bureau Updates Internet Representations Guidelines – Elizabeth (Betsy) Kelly
A fundamental concern for many employers is how to prevent former employees from hurting the employer’s business after departure. To meet this concern, many employers include non-competition, non-solicitation and confidentiality clauses in their employment contracts, collectively referred to as “restrictive covenants”.
A summary of the bills introduced in the House of Assembly between October 30-November 5 along with a status update on those bills introduced since the beginning of the 61st General Assembly of the Nova Scotia Legislature as of November 9. The Fall Sitting adjourned on November 5.
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A summary of the bills introduced in the House of Assembly between October 16-23 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 23.
In this issue:
a) Update Re: Implementation Of Franchises Act – Aaron M. Savage, Lawyer
b) Can I Claim Those Expenses? – Daniel L. Stevenson, Lawyer
c) The Small Business Investor Tax Credit Act – Aaron M. Savage, Lawyer
A summary of the bills introduced in the House of Assembly between October 16-23 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 23.
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.
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.