By Nathan Sutherland The spread of COVID-19, and governments’ efforts to stop it, are causing significant disruption to the economy and many parts of the construction industry. In this update we will highlight some steps that contractors…
BY RONALD PINK, Q.C. and RAYMOND LARKIN, Q.C. In our career of some 90 years collectively we have represented workers in all walks of life and we have had the pleasure of seeing some of the best…
By Laura Rhodes The COVID-19 pandemic raises significant workplace issues. Small business is being called to rethink rapidly during this extraordinary time. Valued employees may be concerned Remote work arrangements may be required Normal planning cycles may…
The COVID-19 pandemic raises significant workplace issues. This fact sheet provides information on the amendments to the Canada Labour Code under Part 10 of the COVID-19 Emergency Response Act. The Canada Labour Code applies to federally-regulated workplaces….
The COVID-19 pandemic raises significant workplace issues. One of them is whether there are circumstances in which an employee has a right to stay home during the outbreak, without risking the loss of their employment. An employee…
The COVID-19 pandemic raises significant workplace issues. One of them is whether an employer may place employees on temporary layoff as a result of downturn in business caused by COVID-19. This will depend on the individual circumstances…
The COVID-19 pandemic raises significant workplace issues. One of them is when may an employer lawfully send employees home. Employers should proactively adopt flexible measures that help keep employees and their communities healthy and working. For example,…
The COVID-19 pandemic raises significant workplace issues. One of them is whether an employee may lawfully refuse to work because they believe that doing so would endanger their health or safety. Circumstances are changing rapidly. On March…
Update: Pink Larkin lawyers and staff are all currently working from home, as per government directive. We continue to service clients’ needs remotely. The offices are closed, except for special deliveries at select times. Please call the…
Halifax, N.-É. – L’équipe de litige chevronnée de Chris Robinson, c.r., Kevin Gibson, c.r., et Michael Blades joindra le cabinet Pink Larkin, spécialisé en litige et en droit du travail et de l’emploi. Avec plus de 70…
