December 2015

We actually hit a point in June where science law environment topped the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Google and national media outlets, even though EPA is the source of the rule materials we were writing about. – Doug Steding, Miller Nash Graham & Dunn

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When working with independent contractors or the self-employed, companies should be aware that the Human Rights Code protections may still apply. A recent decision of the Human Rights Tribunal reiterates the fact that discrimination and harassment can be found “with respect to employment” even in the absence of a traditional employer-employee relationship.

The decision dealt

Over the past year, the bar for U.S. federal contractor compliance has been raised considerably.  Between the Executive Orders issued by President Obama and the recent uptick in the number and dollar amount of settlements involving Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), the risks to contractors who fail to make the leap are greater

This article was written by Jose Jorge, a director at Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa

A judgment this week by the Labour Court offers interesting findings regarding the practical application of the principles of invalid versus unfair dismissals. This should be a cautionary note for employers who overturn the findings of disciplinary chairpersons.

Mr James

In Quebec, many legal consequences must be considered when the alienation or concession of a business occurs, especially those that are related to labour relations. More specifically, what implications does a transfer as such have on the alienated or licenced business’ employees? In order to answer this question, it is of utmost importance to first