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Labour and Employment webinar – Navigating Section 240

In a recent webinar, a panel of our experienced labour and employment lawyers discussed how federally regulated workplaces might address section 240 of the Canada Labour Code. This addresses how…

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COVID-19 immigration update

BY Kathleen Leighton

*Last updated: May 31, 2021 (Originally published April 1, 2020) Kathleen Leighton Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there are various implications for the immigration world, including for those already in…

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Newfoundland and Labrador financial hardship unlocking available beginning today

BY Dante Manna

Dante Manna As of today, Newfoundland and Labrador has joined several other jurisdictions with financial hardship unlocking provisions. While the new provisions do not allow direct unlocking from pension plans,…

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The Supreme Court of Canada paves the way for class action lawsuit against Uber

BY Killian McParland

Killian McParland and Jennifer Thompson In a decision released earlier today, Uber Technologies Inc. v. Heller¹, the Supreme Court of Canada determined that an agreement requiring Uber drivers to go…

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Bringing corporate governance online, part 2: Electronically-signed share certificates

Stephanie Stapleford, Mike Carver, Matthew Craig, Kimberly MacLachlan and Christine Pound Part 2: Electronically-Signed Share Certificates The COVID-19 crisis, and federal, provincial and local government directives for individuals to continue…

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I am Terribly Vexed – Vexatious Litigants in Penney v. Newfoundland and Labrador, 2020 NLSC 46

BY Joe Thorne

Joe Thorne and Kara Harrington Vexatious litigants are a category of persons who misuse the court process through repeated improper, abusive, and/or meritless proceedings. Vexatious litigants may take many forms,…

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Discovery: Atlantic Education & the Law – Issue 06

We are pleased to present the sixth issue of Discovery, our very own legal publication targeted to educational institutions in Atlantic Canada. During these unprecedented times, universities and colleges are…

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Temporary lay off timeline extended to 26 weeks from 13… temporarily

BY Twila Reid,
ICD.D
& G. John Samms

Twila Reid and John Samms On Friday, June 12, 2020, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador announced it has extended the time period under section 50 of the Labour Standards…

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Travelling to visit a cottage or summer home in Canada during COVID-19

BY Kathleen Leighton

  Kathleen Leighton Those who have vacation homes or cottages in Canada may be starting to form their summer plans as temperatures begin to rise. However, the ongoing pandemic has…

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Taking stock: Quick reference guide for government initiatives

BY Dante Manna

*Flowchart below last updated June 2, 2020 (Originally published April 14, 2020) Dante Manna With the passing of Bill C-14, the COVID-19 Emergency Response Act, No. 2 on April 11,…

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