Labour code

Minister O'Regan introduces legislation to ban the use of replacement workers

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Jeudi, novembre 9, 2023

The use of replacement workers can distract from negotiations, it can prolong disputes, and it can damage labour relations for years to come.

Key Points: 
  • The use of replacement workers can distract from negotiations, it can prolong disputes, and it can damage labour relations for years to come.
  • Today, Minister of Labour Seamus O'Regan Jr. introduced legislation which proposes to ban the use of replacement workers in federally regulated workplaces during a strike or lockout.
  • Bill C-58 would ban employers from using replacement workers to do the work of unionized employees who are on strike or locked out.
  • This part contains provisions related to replacement workers and maintenance of activities, as well as dispute resolution, strikes and lockouts.

Press Release: Sanofi launches 2023 global Employee Stock Purchase Plan  

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Jeudi, juin 1, 2023

Sanofi launches Action 2023, its global employee shareholder plan, open to around 86,000 employees in 56 countries.

Key Points: 
  • Sanofi launches Action 2023, its global employee shareholder plan, open to around 86,000 employees in 56 countries.
  • "This plan represents our desire to unite employees around a collective company performance, enabling them to feel truly invested in our growth story.
  • Each employee will be able to purchase up to 1,500 Sanofi shares within the legal limit of a maximum payment amount that does not exceed 25% of their gross annual salary, minus any voluntary deductions already made under employee savings schemes (Group Savings Plan and/or Group Retirement Savings Plan) during the year 2023.
  • This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy Sanofi shares.

RUBIS: Results from the capital increase reserved for Group employees

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Jeudi, juin 1, 2023

On 10 February 2023, Rubis announced a capital increase reserved for eligible employees of the companies belonging to the Corporate Savings Plan, Rubis Avenir.

Key Points: 
  • On 10 February 2023, Rubis announced a capital increase reserved for eligible employees of the companies belonging to the Corporate Savings Plan, Rubis Avenir.
  • The maximum nominal amount authorised by the Shareholders’ Meeting of 10 June 2021 was €700,000 (560,000 Rubis shares) from which was deducted the amount of €214,470 (171 576 Rubis shares) used for the capital increase reserved for the Group's employees of 2022.
  • At the end of the subscription, Rubis reported that 517 employees, representing 48.18% of the eligible employees, subscribed to the capital increase for an amount of €4,116,966.24.
  • As a result of this increase, the share capital amounts to €128,993,965, divided into 103,195,172 shares, with a nominal value of €1.25.

Unifor flags safety concerns after Sunwing's intention to hire temporary foreign pilots

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Mardi, novembre 1, 2022

TORONTO, Nov. 1, 2022 /CNW/ - Unifor is concerned about Sunwing's plan to use Canada's temporary foreign worker program to hire pilots from countries with less rigorous training requirements, raising concerns about safety.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Nov. 1, 2022 /CNW/ - Unifor is concerned about Sunwing's plan to use Canada's temporary foreign worker program to hire pilots from countries with less rigorous training requirements, raising concerns about safety.
  • Sunwing intends to hire pilots from countries with less rigorous training requirements, raising concerns about safety.
  • "Sunwing will essentially be able to use the TFWP to hire pilots who do not meet the company's own training requirements.
  • "Sunwing's intention to hire temporary foreign pilots makes no sense at all paying them more and requiring less experience than that of a Canadian pilot, when there is no shortage of available pilots in Canada," said Barret Armann, President of Unifor Local 7378, which represents 450 Sunwing Pilots.

Trucking Industry Launches New Campaign to End Widespread Tax and Labour Abuse in Sector

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Mardi, octobre 18, 2022

TORONTO, Oct. 18, 2022 /CNW/ - For over five years, the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has been calling for action on a tax and labour scheme that has emerged in the trucking industry.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Oct. 18, 2022 /CNW/ - For over five years, the Canadian Trucking Alliance (CTA) has been calling for action on a tax and labour scheme that has emerged in the trucking industry.
  • This practice opens the door to the possibility of widespread tax evasion and allows companies to sidestep the Canada Labour Code and all the rights and entitlements afforded to employees.
  • As a result, Driver Inc. has produced an uneven playing field in the trucking industry as it puts labour and tax compliant companies at a severe competitive disadvantage.
  • Today, CTA and the trucking industry is launching its largest push to date to let the Government and the Canadian public know what is happening in the sector.

Sanofi launches 2022 global Employee Stock Purchase Plan for 86.000 people

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Mardi, juin 7, 2022

Sanofi today launches Action 2022, its global employee share ownership plan, open to 86000 employees in 59 countries.

Key Points: 
  • Sanofi today launches Action 2022, its global employee share ownership plan, open to 86000 employees in 59 countries.
  • Every year the record level of employee participation demonstrates how committed and supportive they are to Sanofi and its long-term strategy.
  • Each employee will be able to purchase up to 1,500 Sanofi shares within the legal limit of a maximum payment amount that does not exceed 25% of their gross annual salary, minus any voluntary deductions already made under employee savings schemes (Group Savings Plan and/or Group Retirement Savings Plan) during the year 2022.
  • Eligible staff will be able to subscribe shares from 9 June 2022 (inclusive) to 29 June 2022 (inclusive).

RUBIS: Results from the capital increase reserved for Group employees

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Mardi, mai 24, 2022

On 9 February 2022, Rubis announced a capital increase reserved for eligible employees of the companies belonging to the Corporate Savings Plan, Rubis Avenir.

Key Points: 
  • On 9 February 2022, Rubis announced a capital increase reserved for eligible employees of the companies belonging to the Corporate Savings Plan, Rubis Avenir.
  • The maximum nominal amount authorised by the Shareholders Meeting of 10 June 2021 was 700,000 (560,000 Rubis shares).
  • At the end of the subscription, Rubis reported that 505 employees, representing 48.46% of the eligible employees, subscribed to the capital increase for an amount of 3,443,530.32.
  • As a result of this increase, the share capital amounts to 128,692,600, divided into 102,953,566 ordinary shares and 514 preferred shares, with a nominal value of 1.25.

Government of Canada announces reappointments to Canada Industrial Relations Board

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Vendredi, juin 25, 2021

Today, the Minister of Labour, Filomena Tassi, announced thereappointments of employee members Lisa Addario, Gatan Mnard and Daniel Thimineurto the Canada Industrial Relations Board.

Key Points: 
  • Today, the Minister of Labour, Filomena Tassi, announced thereappointments of employee members Lisa Addario, Gatan Mnard and Daniel Thimineurto the Canada Industrial Relations Board.
  • The Canada Industrial Relations Board is an independent, representational, quasi-judicial tribunal responsible for the interpretation and administration of Part I (Industrial Relations) and certain provisions of Part II (Occupational Health and Safety) and Part III (Labour Standards) of the Canada Labour Code.
  • The Canada Industrial Relations Board is also responsible for the interpretation and administration of Part II (Professional Relations) of the Status of the Artist Act and appeals under the Wage Earner Protection Program Act.
  • "I am pleased to announce several reappointments to the Canada Industrial Relations Board.