A recent decision from the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) found that searching an employee’s work laptop may be an unreasonable interference with privacy rights under section 8 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (“Charter”).[1]
Section 8 of the Charter protects against unreasonable search and seizure. While “search and seizure” is a concept ...
Litigation takes time and money. Effective legal counsel use various processes available to help clients achieve the best outcome in each case.
Summary trials are an important procedural option in litigation. In many cases, they can provide an efficient and quicker means to obtain a judgment. In January 2024, Alberta’s old summary trial process was replaced with a ...
Online platforms that offer ride-hailing and delivery services have become increasingly popular in recent years. Starting in September, companies that offer such services will be required to provide workers in British Columbia with certain minimum employment standards and workers’ compensation coverage. This is the first legislation of its kind in Canada.
On June 20, 2024, the Budget Implementation Act received Royal Assent. The Act amended a number of federal statutes, including the Canada Labour Code (the “Code”), which applies to federally regulated employers such as airlines and banks. Most relevant are the changes regarding presumption of employee status and disconnecting from work.
Presumption of Employee ...
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