Employment statements: Now mandatory for federally regulated employers
Due to recent changes to the Canada Labour Code, federally regulated employers are now required to provide workers with written “employment statements.”
Federal or provincial? Understanding employment and labour law jurisdiction for First Nations employers
One of the most complicated legal questions for employers is whether their operations are regulated by federal or provincial workplace rules. The answer to this question can have broad implications for employers, as the requirements of provincial workplace laws can differ considerably from their federal counterparts. The confusion over jurisdiction stems from Canada’s division of powers between its varying levels of government. While the Constitution Act, 1867 does provide a helpful list of federal and provincial powers it is far from complete.
Slaw: Employment law and First nation band
In Canada, jurisdiction over employment law is normally within the authority of each province or territory, unless the employer or activity falls under the federal jurisdiction. This is a straightforward distinction under normal circumstances, but, in certain areas, it remains unclear. This was the case in Fox Lake Cree Nation v. Anderson, 2013...
