On May 22, 2014, the Supreme Court ruled that a partner in a BC law firm could not invoke human rights protection against age discrimination in employment to prevent his mandatory retirement.

In McCormick v. Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP, 2014 SCC 39, the Court held that the existence of an employment relationship was determined by reference to control exercised by the employer over working conditions and remuneration and a corresponding dependency on the part of […]

A new Louisiana law that took effect on August 1 serves to prevent employers from inquiring into an applicant’s or employee’s expunged criminal records.  The law does provide for certain exceptions such as where the position requires supervisory or disciplinary authority over children.  Employers who violate the law are subject to contempt proceedings.

As a result of the new law, Louisiana employers who make criminal inquiries on their job applications should direct applicants not to […]