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Discussions on Human Resources, Employment Law and Payroll

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Proposed domestic violence leave of absence in Newfoundland and Labrador would take effect January 1, 2019

Several provinces have created or are beginning to add a statutory domestic violence leave of absence to their employment standards legislation, including Ontario, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. In Newfoundland and Labrador Bill 32 amends the Labour Standards Act to establish such a leave.

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Important amendments to an Act Respecting Labour Standards (Quebec)

On June 12, 2018, Bill 176 was passed and assented by the National Assembly. Since it includes numerous important amendments and differs from the version that was originally presented, we have reproduced certain provisions which may be of interest, following 8 general themes.

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Q&A: Maximum age of child for domestic violence leave eligibility

In this conference Q&A, we address the eligibility criteria for domestic violence leave in relation to an employee’s child.

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