Canadian Master Labour Guide (29th Edition)

Here is a sample of some recent changes to employment and labour law included in this new edition:

• Family Day holiday introduced in British Columbia.
• Leaves of absence:
  • Reservist leave added for Nunavut.
  • Leave for death or disappearance of a child added for the federal jurisdiction and Manitoba.
  • Leave for a critically ill child introduced for the federal jurisdiction and Manitoba.
• Maximum hours of operation on Sundays and certain holidays expanded for retail businesses in Manitoba.
• Minimum wage increases in Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Quebec, Saskatchewan, and Yukon.
• New definitions of “suitable employment” and “reasonable job search” for Employment Insurance claimants.
• Expanded commentary on the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.
• Repeal of the exception which permitted mandatory retirement in the Canadian Human Rights Act.
• New prohibited grounds of discrimination
  • Gender identity in Manitoba, Nova Scotia, and Ontario.
  • Gender expression in Nova Scotia and Ontario.
• Significant changes to the Newfoundland and Labrador Labour Relations Act commentary to reflect legislative amendments.
• Introduction of prescribed time periods for decisions of the British Columbia Labour Relations Board.