October 2005 – Page 2 – Schenk & Associates

Drug Testing: Impairment?

by Johannes Schenk / On October 19, 2005 / In Labour Law

The results from alcohol tests are easier to work with than drug test results because of the more direct correlation between alcohol levels and impairment. In the case of testing for drugs you often see the argument that system drug…

Alberta: Picketing of Employee Residences

by Johannes Schenk / On October 15, 2005 / In Labour Law

The Alberta Court of Queen's Bench recently considered the matter of picketing of employee residences in Telus Communications Inc. v. Telecommunications Workers Union, 2005 ABQB 719. I recently posted on this issue as it had been dealt with by the…

Workplace Investigations

by Johannes Schenk / On October 14, 2005 / In Employment Law

Diane M. Pfadenhauer of Strategic HR Lawyer posts on workplace investigations. In many workplace situations effective "in house" investigation can be a difficult task due to internal management politics and workforce perception. Depending on the issue, purpose and the players…

No Strike Pay for BC Teachers

by Johannes Schenk / On October 13, 2005 / In Labour Law

The BC Supreme Court, in an October 9th, 2005, hearing found the BC Teachers Federation in contempt of an October 6, 2005, BC Labour Board order, which required the BCTF to cease its job action. The Court held the matter…

Delaware Supreme Court: Anonymous Blogger Stays Anonymous

by Johannes Schenk / On October 12, 2005 / In Municipal Law

The ability to blog anonymously has changed the complexion of open public complaint. Negative broadcast can now reach a large audience and from out of nowhere. Anonymity makes the matter all the harder to deal with. On the other hand,…

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