It’s that time of year again; backpacks, school supplies, and the morning rush to get kids out the door on time. You’ve probably heard the familiar chorus: “Where’s my other shoe?”, “I can’t find my homework!”, or “I need lunch money!” For parents, it’s a whirlwind of...
As of September 1, all provincially regulated workplaces in Nova Scotia must comply with the new Harassment in the Workplace Regulations under the Stronger Workplaces for Nova Scotia Act. The regulations require every workplace to have a written policy aimed at...
Background Gerald Hebert sold his electrical contracting business, Lineside Electric Ltd., to Colin’s Mechanical Service Ltd. in 2021 for $450,000. As part of the deal, Hebert signed a four-year employment contract with Colin’s Mechanical (August 1, 2021 – July 31,...
Background: Martin-Brower of Canada Co., a strategic supply chain provider for McDonald’s restaurants in Western Canada, faced a grievance after terminating a long-haul driver (the “Grievor”) for alleged time theft. The dispute escalated to arbitration under the...
Background Tyesha Heron was employed as an Associate at Amazon’s YHM1 Fulfillment Centre in Hamilton. In early 2024, she engaged in a work refusal under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), claiming unsafe conditions due to high temperatures at her assigned...
A recent decision from the Nova Scotia Supreme Court, Brocklehurst v. Micco Companies Limited, 2025 NSSC 192, serves as a critical reminder to employers across Canada about the paramount importance of clear and unambiguous language in employment termination clauses....
