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Frustration Of Contract In The Employment Context: Lessons From Hedrick
The British Columbia Supreme Court decision in Hedrick v Johnston Meier Insurance Agencies Ltd. examines when an employment contract can be terminated due to frustration, particularly after an employee develops permanent psychological injuries from workplace stalking. The case clarifies employer obligations under workplace health and safety laws and addresses when WorkSafeBC benefits may be deducted from wrongful dismissal damages.
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McMillan LLP
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Investigator Chronicles Ep. 3  Ft. Rupa Karyampudi (Video)
Workplace investigator Rupa Karyampudi discusses how universal design principles can transform workplace investigations into more accessible processes for participants with disabilities and neurodivergence. The conversation explores practical techniques for adjusting interview methods in real-time, understanding how disability affects communication and demeanor, and why investigators must move beyond one-size-fits-all approaches to credibility assessment.
Canada Employment
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RT Workplace Training & Consulting Inc.
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McCarthy v. Bison Transport: Ontario Court Upholds Just Cause Dismissal
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice upheld a termination for just cause after an employee in a safety-sensitive position failed a second workplace drug test. This case examines how clear workplace policies, consistent enforcement, and documented warnings can support dismissal decisions, while also clarifying when the duty to accommodate applies in substance-related terminations.
Canada Employment
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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
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Bill 105: A Roadmap Of Proposed Changes For Ontario Employers
Ontario's Bill 105 proposes sweeping changes to workplace legislation that would affect employers across multiple sectors. From new restrictions on mandatory uniform costs to expanded WSIB coverage and shortened union application timelines, these amendments could significantly impact workplace policies and compliance obligations. Understanding these proposed changes now will help employers prepare for implementation and avoid potential pitfalls when the legislation takes effect.
Canada Employment
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CCPartners
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Québec’s New Regulation On Workplace Sexual Violence: What Employers Need To Know
Québec's new Regulation respecting measures to prevent or put a stop to situations involving sexual violence introduces comprehensive obligations for employers to address workplace sexual violence through information sharing, complaint procedures, and mandatory training. The phased implementation beginning in 2027 requires employers to identify risks, designate qualified complaint handlers, and provide triennial employee training, while extending coverage beyond physical workplaces to work-related even
Canada Employment
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McCarthy Tétrault LLP
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Le Traitement Du Coût D’acquisition Et D’installation D’équipements De Production Aux Fins De L’application De La LSST
L’évaluation du coût total des travaux sur un chantier de construction peut être déterminante pour établir l’étendue des obligations du maître d’œuvre en matière de santé et de sécurité sur le chantier. Encore faut-il savoir quels coûts doivent être inclus dans le calcul du coût total des travaux au sens de la Loi sur la santé et la sécurité du travail (la « LSST »).
Canada Real Estate
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Langlois Lawyers, LLP
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Services Assurant Le Bien-être De La Population Et Droit De Grève : Une Première Au Québec
En décembre 2025, le gouvernement du Québec a adopté des modifications substantielles au Code du travail (le « C.T. »), se dotant ainsi de leviers accrus pour encadrer l’exercice du droit de grève lorsque celui-ci est susceptible d’affecter de manière importante le bien-être de la population. Ces changements ont notamment instauré un nouveau régime de maintien des services assurant le bien-être de la population, conférant des pouvoirs élargis au gouvernement et au Tribunal administratif du travail (le « TAT »).
Canada Employment
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Langlois Lawyers, LLP
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Investigator Chronicles Ep. 2 Ft. Rachel Turnpenney (Video)
Lawyer and workplace investigator Rachel Turnpenney discusses the critical shift from an advocate's mindset to a neutral investigator's approach when conducting workplace investigations. The conversation explores the unique challenges of sexual misconduct investigations, including managing heightened emotions, balancing urgency with trauma-informed processes, and identifying recurring patterns in workplace harassment cases.
Canada Employment
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RT Workplace Training & Consulting Inc.
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Stringer LLP – 39th Annual Employers’ Conference (May 2026) (Video)
This comprehensive workplace law conference covers critical employment issues facing organizations today, from protecting against departing employees and managing remote work arrangements to navigating health and safety enforcement with new criminal penalties. Legal experts examine legislative updates on transparency and layoffs, accommodation challenges involving addiction, enforceable termination clauses, and emerging trends in bonus entitlements, bad faith damages, and collective bargaining.
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Stringer LLP
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