Mandatory Vaccine Policies: Ontario Arbitrators Weigh In
Elizabeth Lotfali Two Ontario Labour Arbitrators recently heard grievances from unions claiming the Employers’ mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies were a violation of the respective collective agreements. In one case, the grievance was dismissed. In the other, the grievance was upheld. While these decisions come out of Ontario, they provide insight…
Five paid sick days introduced under the Employment Standards Act of British Columbia
Elizabeth Lotfali The Province, after consulting with workers and employers across British Columbia, has legislated five paid sick days for employees regulated by the Employment Standards Act (the “ESA”).[1] Effective January 1, 2022, employees can take up to five days…
Pulver Crawford Munroe LLP Recognized by The Globe and Mail as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms
PCM Lawyers is delighted to be among the law firms recognized on The Globe and Mail’s list of Canada’s Best Law Firms 2022. This prestigious award is presented by The Globe and Mail and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal…