What’s in a name? Court clarifies the test for independent contractor status *

Canada - April 2 2013
In the recent decision of 1392644 Ontario Inc. (Connor Homes) v. Canada (National Revenue) (Connor Homes), the Federal Court of Appeal (FCA)…

Co-authors: Skye Friesen.

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Alberta Court of Appeal clarifies fiduciary obligations of employees *

Canada - January 22 2013
The Alberta Court of Appeal (the Court) released its judgment in Evans v. The Sports Corporation on January 18, 2013. The unanimous Court held that a…

Co-authors: Shaun Parker.

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Supreme Court to rule on constitutionality of Alberta's privacy legislation *

Canada - October 25 2012
The Supreme Court of Canada has just granted leave to appeal the decision of the Alberta Court of Appeal in U.F.C.W., Local 401 v. Alberta (Information and Privacy Commissioner).

Co-authors: Shaun Parker.

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Supreme court recognizes employee privacy in workplace computers *

Canada - October 19 2012
The prevalence of computers in the workplace and employees’ increased use of them gives rise to questions about the existence of privacy rights in materials stored, accessed or transmitted using employer-owned hardware and network systems.

Co-authors: Skye Friesen, Andrea York.

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Alberta oil sands and construction employers ramp up drug and alcohol testing *

Canada - October 17 2012
On June 20, 2012, major oil sands industry employers and labour providers announced their participation in the Drug and Alcohol Risk Reduction Pilot Project (DARRPP), sparking debate about the permissibility of the two-year pilot project under human rights law.

Co-authors: Skye Friesen.

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