Canada - employment law articles

Four new articles posted:


Disciplinary Probation - Disciplinary probation is a process for addressing employee misconduct.


Amendments Proposed to Workers' Compensation Act - On March 9, 2005, the Alberta government tabled Bill 15, the Workers' Compensation Amendment Act.


Pension Legislation Provides More Protection and Transparency for Members -
Introduced in the Legislature March 23rd, Bill 35, the Employment Pension Plans Amendment Act, will give private sector pension plan members better access to information such as the financial status of their pension plans to ensure improved transparency and accountability.


Criminal Code Charges under Bill C-45 Withdrawn - On March 3, 2005, in Newmarket, Ontario, Criminal Code charges were withdrawn against the construction supervisor who became the first person in the country charged under the Criminal Code’s new Health and Safety criminal liability of organizations and individuals who direct work, Bill C-45.