Major overhaul of Québec’s French language lawOn May 24, 2022, the National Assembly of Québec adopted Bill 96, called “An Act respecting French, the official and common language of Québec“. Bill 96 received assent on June 1, 2022. Bill 96 amends the Charter of the French... |
( Available in French only ) Série de portraits d’avocates dans Droit Inc.Droit Inc. À l’occasion de la Journée internationale de la femme, Droit-Inc propose une série de portraits d’avocates passionnées et inspirantes qui ont su conjuguer leur pratique avec leur vie de femme et leurs convictions personnelles. Claudia Desjardins Bélisle | Associée |... |
Episode 4: Re-opening your business – Key considerations in returning your employees to workListen to Episode 4 of Morning Commute with Miller Thomson. Miller Thomson's Labour & Employment team discusses key takeaways for businesses and organizations preparing the workplace for returning employees. |
The reopening of certain sectors of the Quebec economy – The rules and tools from the CNESSTOn April 28, 2020, the Government of Québec announced its plan to reopen certain economic sectors in Québec. This reopening, which will take place in May, will be done gradually depending on certain sectors of the Québec economy and the... |
( Available in French only ) Cannabis sur les chantiers : employeurs préoccupésRecueil de textes, Conférence Miller Thomson 2018 en droit de la construction À l’aube de l’entrée en vigueur annoncée pour la fin de l’été 2018 du projet de loi C-45 qui entend légaliser la consommation de cannabis à des fins... |
Legalization of Marijuana: Managing this New Workplace RealityWith the expected coming into force this summer 2018 of Bill C-45, which intends to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, many employers have expressed concerns about its impact on workplace accidents, absenteeism and performance especially in organizations where workplace... |
Bill 3: Proposed Reform or an Infringement of Constitutional Rights?Anyone who is unfamiliar with Québec’s current events and public debates might be puzzled by the sight of police officers wearing funky cargo pants and by fire trucks and subway cars covered with red stickers. No, these are not part... |
Victory of Ex-Wal-Mart employees – What’s next?On June 27, 2014, the Supreme Court of Canada issued a decision that is of much interest to the majority of the workforce and employers and that presents a significant impact on certain well established legal principles. In 2001, Wal-Mart... |
Employer Responsibilities During Holiday PartiesWith the season of office holiday parties now upon us, employers should not forget that even though the joyful event might not be taking place during office hours, care is still required. Employers have an obligation towards their employees during... |
Focusing on the Next Generation: Age Discrimination?Discrimination in the workplace is unfortunately more common than one might expect and may be based on the age of a senior employee and the desire to promote younger employees. Can one clearly label the attitude of certain managers towards... |
