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Dignity and Law
“Human dignity” is a term we hear a lot these days. It is a term we have long been familiar with as it is at the heart of human rights, but what is human dignity exactly?
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Employee Reference Checks in Nova Scotia
Can an employer give a bad reference check? There is often confusion about rights and responsibilities when it comes to…
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Vacation Pay and Holiday Pay in Nova Scotia: What are Your Workplace Rights?
During the busy holiday season, questions often arise about workplace rights to vacation and holiday pay. Our employment lawyers have written about the law in Nova Scotia on this important workplace issue.
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Estate Planning in Nova Scotia: Wills, Personal Directives, Powers of Attorney, What Do They All Mean?
As one gets older, they may start to think about the one thing we all have in common, that our time here will eventually come to an end. This time is made easier if you have specific documents in place. This is called your estate plan in Nova Scotia.
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The Duty to Mitigate: An Employees Obligations After Being Terminated in Nova Scotia
This blog post describes some of an employee’s responsibilities after being terminated ‘without cause’, which may affect the severance pay they are owed. If a terminated employee is entitled to reasonable notice under the common law, then it is very important for the employee to understand they have a duty to mitigate their damages.
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Employment Contracts in Nova Scotia – What You Should Know
An employment contract in Nova Scotia (or, ‘employment agreement’) is one of the most important legal documents that a person can sign. It can affect many aspects of your daily life, both during your new job and even after you leave. An employment contract is also one of the most effective ways for an employer to clarify its obligations to its employees.
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The Law of Wrongful Dismissal in Nova Scotia
When an employer terminates someone’s employment, it can happen in one of two ways: termination “with cause”, or termination “without cause”. A “wrongful dismissal” in Nova Scotia occurs when an employee is terminated without cause and without adequate notice of termination, or pay in lieu of notice.
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Parenting Arrangements – Everything You Need to Know (Part 1)
When parents separate or divorce, one of the biggest questions is: what will happen with the children? What plans should be made, and how do we make them? In brief, there are different types of parenting arrangements that are legally recognized in Nova Scotia.
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