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By Christina Catenacci, BA, LLB, LLM, Ph.D. | 5 Minutes Read July 6, 2020

Quebec proposes privacy changes

We may expect to see a shift towards stronger, more protective privacy laws in the near future in the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, the Alberta PIPA and the British Columbia PIPA.

Article by Christina Catenacci, BA, LLB, LLM, Ph.D. / Employee Relations, Privacy / Alberta PIPA, BC PIPA, employment law, GDPR, personal information, Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, privacy, Quebec, Quebec Bill 64, Quebec Private Sector Act Leave a Comment

By McCarthy Tétrault LLP | 3 Minutes Read November 24, 2017

Bill 141 – Proposed amendments to the Act respecting the Autorité des marchés financiers with regard to whistleblowing

Following the example of the Ontario Securities Commission, the Authority implemented a whistleblower program in June 2016. Contrary to Ontario, Quebec’s program does not give financial awards to whistleblowers, but it does guarantee a framework that ensures confidentiality and protects whistleblowers against reprisals. However, no legislative amendment guaranteeing these protections has been introduced until now.

Article by McCarthy Tétrault LLP / Business, Finance and Accounting, Privacy / Act respecting the Autorité des marchés financiers, anonimity for whistleblowers, financial rewards for whistleblowers, Quebec, whistleblower, whistleblower laws, whistleblowing

By Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor | 4 Minutes Read December 21, 2015

Public holiday reminders for the 2015-16 holiday season

The holiday season is often the happiest time of the year, because of time spent with family, gifts and many other things. However, it can also be the most stressful time of the year, especially at work. Deadlines are often tight because of shifting schedules, customers and workloads can be more demanding, and there may be pressure to increase performance to meet end-of-year business goals. Family demands, travel and employment standards public holiday (statutory holiday/general holiday) requirements can also take a toll. Management should not forget what employees are entitled to, and their responsibilities, under the law regarding time off during the holidays. Here is a brief summary:

Article by Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B. Managing Editor / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Human Rights, Payroll, Union Relations / Bank Holiday, Boxing Day, Christmas Day, Day off with pay, day off with regular pay, employment law, general holiday, holiday season, January 2, Labour Law, New Years Day, Public Holiday, Public Holiday Pay, Quebec, Religious holidays, Statutory Holiday, Statutory holiday pay, time off during the holidays, Time off with pay

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