Lessons from Kiiveri v. Four Seasons Whistler Hotel Limited Partnership (2025 BCCRT 1613) When employers believe they have just cause, they often assume they can terminate immediately and skip providing notice. But as this case shows, tribunals look for clear,...
Canada is approaching a major regulatory deadline: the WHMIS 2022 compliance deadline on December 15, 2025. After this date, all hazardous products sold, imported or used in Canadian workplaces must meet the updated Hazardous Products Regulations (HPR) introduced in...
The Working for Workers Seven Act, 2025 (Bill 30) which was introduced on May 28, 2025, received Royal Assent on November 27, 2025, bringing major amendments to three core workplace laws in Ontario: Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) Occupational Health and Safety...
Schick v. University of New Brunswick, 2025 NBKB 207 (CanLII) Background Richard Schick was hired in May 2021 as the head coach of the University of New Brunswick’s (UNB) Women’s Volleyball team on a three-year fixed-term contract. In October 2023, UNB terminated his...
Lessons from Simms v. Alzawad (2025 BCCA 346) Background John Simms, a hospital transfer driver, was injured in a motor vehicle accident during the course of his employment. Since the injury happened on the job, WorkSafeBC covered his medical treatment and...
