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June 11th, 2020

Discrimination in hiring: what level of risk should an employer assume?

Should an employer proceed with a hiring process after learning that a candidate’s disability may affect his or her ability to perform the job safely? The Quebec Court of Appeal considered this issue in CDPDJ v. Société de transport de Montréal. In this case, the Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de […]

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June 10th, 2020

How to mobilize a union during difficult economic times

Introduction In this period of gradual resumption of activities amidst an ongoing pandemic, we are being asked to shift into “solution mode”. Life as we knew it has given way to a new reality that requires change and adaptation. Workplaces are no exception, as explored in our recent article, “Change management post-COVID-19”. Faced with this […]

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June 4th, 2020

Bill 61: Acceleration measures for certain public projects in order to restart Quebec’s economy

This analysis pertains to the drafted bill, as it was introduced on June 3, 2020 and does not take into consideration any subsequent amendment. A complete analysis will be carried out once the bill is adopted. On March 13, 2020, the Government of Quebec declared a public health emergency and shortly thereafter, it put Quebec’s […]

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June 1st, 2020

What are the applicable time limits when a promise to purchase is withdrawn?

This article is a modified version of a commentary co-authored with Me Émile Marcoux and originally published by Éditions Yvon Blais in April 2020 (EYB2020REP2929). What to do when the buyer or seller of a property withdraws after the offer to purchase has been accepted? One can pursue the matter in court to force the […]

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May 28th, 2020

Public tenders: getting the best price within a sufficient evaluation period

The projected start date is often a determining factor in a bidder's estimate of the contract price. It is often advantageous for a bidder to plan for the work to be completed during the mild season, or for the buildings to be shut, in order to minimize the cost of enclosures, snow removal, heating and […]

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May 22nd, 2020

Looking to the future: best practices and strategies for litigation and dispute resolution post-COVID-19

As our economy takes its first steps toward reopening and we look ahead to the post-COVID-19 world, many companies are grappling with the fallout of the various defaults or breaches of contract they have experienced during the crisis. While much has been written about “force majeure” and what companies should do if they are unable […]