Business continuity during a labour dispute has always required careful contingency planning. For federally regulated Canadian employers, that planning changed significantly when new replacement worker restrictions came into force in …
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Why Independent Security Beats In-House Security at Precious Metal Mines in Canada
Independent mine security can provide something an in-house security team may find harder to maintain over time: separation, objectivity, and an additional layer of oversight. That distinction matters at precious …
Protecting Managers During a Labour Dispute in Canada
Protecting managers during a labour dispute should be part of every employer’s strike or lockout planning. Employers often focus on picket lines, facility access, negotiations and business continuity. But managers, …
Strike Command Centre: Who Needs to Be in the Room?
A strike command centre helps employers make faster, clearer decisions during a labour dispute. When a strike, lockout or picket line becomes active, the employer may need to manage legal …
Police, Injunctions and Picket Lines: What Employers Should Prepare Early
Police injunctions and picket lines require early planning before a labour dispute becomes active. When a strike, lockout or picket line becomes active, employers may need to manage police communication, …
The Hidden Cost of Cheap Mine Security in Canada
Cheap mine security can create risks that extend far beyond the hourly rate for Canadian mining operations. In 2024, Canada produced approximately 200 tonnes of gold worth $16.9 billion, making …
5 Labour Dispute Mistakes Employers Should Avoid
Labour dispute mistakes can create unnecessary risk during a strike, lockout or picket line. When a labour dispute becomes active, employers need to make fast decisions about access, staffing, suppliers, …
Lessons for Employers From the Potential WestJet Labour Dispute
WestJet strike concerns have become a major issue for travellers, airline employees and employers watching labour relations in Canada. Recently, CUPE, the union representing approximately 4,400 WestJet flight attendants, announced …
What Labour Lawyers Need From Strike Security
Labour lawyers need clear, organized evidence during a labour dispute. When a strike, lockout or picket line becomes active, attention often turns to visible conflict: access points, vehicle movement, employee …
Secondary Picketing: What Employers Need to Know
Secondary picketing can change the shape of a labour dispute. For employers, the risk is not limited to the front gate. Picketing may also affect suppliers, contractors, customers, transportation routes, …
