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BC parents seek the right to Sue for the wrongful death of children
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Under BC civil law, the value of human life is measured only by the victim’s future lost income if they have dependent children. Published June 24, 2023 • Last updated 5 days ago • 4 minute read Dean and Tara Stroup with a photo of their daughter Madeline, who […]
Victims claim gender discrimination in the application of sex crime laws
WARNING: This article contains details of abuse Leslie McMillan still remembers the night she dragged her intoxicated friend, Ali, out of their high school music teacher’s hotel room. “She’s lying on his bed, on her back, totally passed out, pants undone,” recalled McMillan. “I knew in my gut what had happened.” It was May 1987 […]
Canada’s new wage-fixing rules kick in. How does the law work? -National
New rules prohibiting wage-fixing and no-poaching agreements kick in Friday in an effort to crack down on companies undermining competition at employees’ expense. Here is what employers and employees need to know about the new rules: What is the new law? As of June 23, it is a criminal offense for two or more employers […]
5 Practical Steps to Mitigate Psychosocial Risks in the Workplace
The modern-day workplace is a complex environment, and with it comes an array of psychosocial risks and hazards that can threaten the well-being of employees. The onset of new legislation which we have explored in previous articles has now forced Employers to take active and positive steps towards providing psychological safety in the workplace. Psychosocial […]
German parliament approves law to attract skilled foreign workers | Migration News
Reforms lower entry requirements for work visas according to professional qualifications, age and language skills. The German parliament has approved immigration reforms designed to attract skilled workers to the country, which is suffering from an unprecedented labor shortage. The legislation – initiated by the governing centre-left coalition of the Social Democrats, the liberal Free Democrats […]
The new law requires Facebook, Google to pay for news draws praise, criticism
The passage of the federal government’s controversial Online News Act has highlighted division over the law as tech giant Meta said it will block news on its social media platforms in response to the legislation. Bill C-18 received royal assent after a final vote in the Senate on Thursday. The law will compel certain tech […]
The liberal bill that would unblock Afghan aid clears the Senate, set to become law – National
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 15, 2023 9:22 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Senate has passed a bill intended to unblock Canadian aid in Afghanistan without amendment. The Criminal Code changes allow development workers to apply for exemptions from terrorism laws, which currently criminalize paying taxes to the […]