Canadian labour law

Government of Canada launches Task Force to review the Employment Equity Act

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Wednesday, July 14, 2021

That is whytoday the Minister of Labour, Filomena Tassi, launched a Task Force to conduct the most extensive review of the Employment Equity Act since its introduction.

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  • That is whytoday the Minister of Labour, Filomena Tassi, launched a Task Force to conduct the most extensive review of the Employment Equity Act since its introduction.
  • The Task Force has been tasked with making concrete, independent and evidence-based recommendations to the Minister of Labour on how to modernize the Act.
  • The Government of Canada will continue to work on strengthening diversity and inclusion across federally regulated workplaces from coast to coast to coast through recommendations made by the Employment Equity Act Review Task Force."
  • On November 30, 2020, the Fall Economic Statement 2020 included $6.6million in 20212022 to conduct a review of the Employment Equity Act.

Government of Canada announces reappointments to Canada Industrial Relations Board

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Friday, June 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.

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  • 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.

Jazz Aviation honoured with Outstanding Commitment to Employment Equity award

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Monday, May 25, 2020

HALIFAX, May 25, 2020 /CNW/ - Chorus Aviation Inc. ('Chorus') (TSX: CHR) is proud to announce that its subsidiary, Jazz Aviation LP ('Jazz'), is a recipient of the 2019 Outstanding Commitment to Employment Equity award.

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  • HALIFAX, May 25, 2020 /CNW/ - Chorus Aviation Inc. ('Chorus') (TSX: CHR) is proud to announce that its subsidiary, Jazz Aviation LP ('Jazz'), is a recipient of the 2019 Outstanding Commitment to Employment Equity award.
  • Each year, Employment and Social Development Canada recognizes federally regulated private-sector employers and federal contractors for their efforts in implementing employment equity in their workplaces.
  • "We are honoured to be recognized for our commitment to employment equity," said Randolph deGooyer, President, Jazz.
  • The Outstanding Commitment to Employment Equity award recognizes employers that have demonstrated outstanding commitment in implementing their employment equity plans by instituting measures to remove barriers, adopting special measures, and/or establishing positive policies and practices to achieve tangible results.

Minister of Labour recognizes outstanding employment equity employers

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Wednesday, May 20, 2020

These awards recognize federally regulated private-sector employers and federal contractors for their outstanding achievements in employment equity and their commitment to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces.

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  • These awards recognize federally regulated private-sector employers and federal contractors for their outstanding achievements in employment equity and their commitment to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces.
  • They are also an opportunity to highlight employers for achieving greater workplace inclusion and employment equity for the four designated groups under the Employment Equity Act:women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.
  • This year, 14 employers from across the country are recognized for outstanding commitment to employment equity, innovation and sector distinction.
  • Three employers are recognized in the employment equity champion category for demonstrating their outstanding commitment to employment equity and for their overall contribution to diversity and inclusiveness in their workplace.

Reminding people of historical injustice can undermine support for equity policies, say Laurier researchers

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Wednesday, December 11, 2019

However, the researchers say it is possible to mitigate this effect and it does not involve ignoring the past.

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  • However, the researchers say it is possible to mitigate this effect and it does not involve ignoring the past.
  • "But in fact, when people are reminded of the severity of historical injustice, some have the reaction, 'That wasn't my fault.
  • Wilson and Hideg found most universities' employment equity policies refer to past discrimination in their description of and justification for their employment equity policies.
  • Rather, they say changing the way we talk about history and the current context could increase support for equity policies.

Canadian Employment Law: Solutions for a Workplace - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, December 5, 2019

The "Employment Law: Solutions for a Canadian Workplace" newsletter has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Employment Law: Solutions for a Canadian Workplace" newsletter has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Employment Law: Solutions for the Canadian Workplace is the most comprehensive reference available for Canadian employment issues.
  • Covering federal and provincial standards (including Quebec), this guide provides useful information on both the legal and practical aspects of the hiring process, managing the employment relationship, withdrawal from the employment relationship, remedies, defending a wrongful dismissal claim and more.
  • Provides an overview of the Canada Labour Code, outlining laws that regulate workplaces across the country, organized by topic and division so that readers can easily locate and review applicable laws

6 Ways Employers Can Go Wrong With Pregnancy Discrimination and Accommodation Laws

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Thursday, July 11, 2019

However, failure to hire a pregnant worker or new mother may also result in liability for the employer.

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  • However, failure to hire a pregnant worker or new mother may also result in liability for the employer.
  • The decision to take leave during or after pregnancy is the employee's and the employee's alone to make.
  • To view the full report on Pregnancy Discrimination and Accommodation, visit XpertHR .
  • Editor's Note: Beth Zoller, JD, Legal Editor, XpertHR is available for interview and to provide an article on pregnancy discrimination.

Thomas Keller and The French Laundry legally exonerated of wrongdoing in pregnancy discrimination lawsuit

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Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Thomas Keller and The French Laundry are pleased the jury has reached the conclusion that there was no wrongdoing on our part in the pregnancy discrimination case No.

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  • Thomas Keller and The French Laundry are pleased the jury has reached the conclusion that there was no wrongdoing on our part in the pregnancy discrimination case No.
  • 16-CV-00854 brought by Vannessa Scott-Allen.
  • We are and always have been supportive of women and their families.
  • This has been a trying ordeal for all of us and we are appreciative that it has come to the right conclusion.

Pregnancy and maternity discrimination: Chair’s Commons Bill pushes for new protections

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Monday, May 20, 2019

Women and Equalities Chair will introduce a 10-minute Rule Bill in the House of Commons

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  • The Chair of the Women and Equalities Committee, Maria Miller MP, is today pushing for new protections for pregnant women and mothers by introducing a 10-minute Rule Bill in the House of Commons.
  • The Pregnancy and Maternity (Redundancy Protection) Bill 2019 seeks to prohibit redundancy during pregnancy and maternity leave and for six months after the end of the pregnancy or leave, except in specified circumstances, and for connected purposes.
  • The previous Committee published a report in August 2016 which demanded urgent action, calling for UK women to have protections similar to those in Germany after a 'shocking' increase in workplace pregnancy discrimination over the past decade.
  • Recommendations included changes to health and safety practices, preventing discriminatory redundancies and an increase in protection for casual, agency and zero-hours workers.

Pregnancy and maternity discrimination: Chair’s Commons Bill pushes for new protections

Retrieved on: 
Monday, May 20, 2019

Women and Equalities Chair will introduce a 10-minute Rule Bill in the House of Commons

Key Points: 
  • The Chair of the Women and Equalities Committee, Maria Miller MP, is today pushing for new protections for pregnant women and mothers by introducing a 10-minute Rule Bill in the House of Commons.
  • The Pregnancy and Maternity (Redundancy Protection) Bill 2019 seeks to prohibit redundancy during pregnancy and maternity leave and for six months after the end of the pregnancy or leave, except in specified circumstances, and for connected purposes.
  • The previous Committee published a report in August 2016 which demanded urgent action, calling for UK women to have protections similar to those in Germany after a 'shocking' increase in workplace pregnancy discrimination over the past decade.
  • Recommendations included changes to health and safety practices, preventing discriminatory redundancies and an increase in protection for casual, agency and zero-hours workers.