Tag: Canada Industrial Relations Board

More employee benefits on the horizon for Canadians

By Hannah Roskey Jul 16, 2017 Northern Exposure

Updated: Jul 16, 2017

The year 2017 may be remembered for its significant changes in matters of labor and employment across Canada. Several jurisdictions are amending their labor and employment regimes, including the federal government. With the introduction of Bill C-44, the federal government has adopted significant reforms to the Employment Insurance Act and the Canada Labour Code. While federally […]

Federally Regulated Employees Required to Cross Another Union’s Picket Line

By Ida Martin Nov 30, 2009 Northern Exposure

Updated: Nov 30, 2009

By Ida Martin Imagine there is a group of federal government employees that are engaging in a lawful strike. Because of the physical location of your workplace, your employees can’t get to work without crossing the picket line. Your workers are unionized and have decided they won’t cross the picket line of the striking federal […]