Brewery owner found responsible for brewmaster’s fatal fall following after-hours drinking

by HR Law Canada

Two NRC employees win vaccine religious accommodation claims, three denied

WestJet accountant who refused to comply with COVID-19 vaccine policy was wrongfully dismissed:...

Saskatchewan updates employment act with new worker protections

CIBC Wood Gundy wins enforcement of settlement in whistleblower dispute with former advisor

Alberta tribunal dismisses former Amazon worker’s appeal in termination case involving safety concerns

Court affirms arbitration award on bumping rights in SaskTel dispute with Unifor

Federal Court strikes RCMP class action over alleged privacy breach

Dog kennel worker awarded $5K after tribunal rules group chat venting was not...

ONA can’t keep mistaken wage increase after Ontario’s Bill 124 struck down: Arbitrator

Hospital’s failure to provide written reasons for probation termination breached agreement, but decision...

Spotlight Stories

Sexual Harassment & Human Rights

Human rights complaint against Red Lobster, filed by ex-boyfriend without alleged victim’s consent, tossed by tribunal

BC tribunal partially upholds sexual assault complaint against immigrant services agency

BC Hydro’s bid to delay human rights complaint tied to sexual harassment allegations...
No special delivery: Tribunal limits damages in sexual harassment case against UPS, supervisor
Sexual harassment claim costs CEO $16,500 after assistant resigns five days into new...
Human rights application dismissed for delay, insufficient evidence of discrimination
Human rights complaint, deferred for criminal proceeding, dismissed after applicant missed deadline to reactivate it
Discrimination complaint against IBEW in sexual harassment case from former traffic controller dismissed
Landlord ordered to disclose repair person’s identity in sexual harassment case

People on the Move

Linda Zarzeczny appointed as vice chairperson to Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board

Jody Brennan named executive head of new EI appeals board

Harris law firm adds David Penner, Amanda Alberti as new partners
Former Alberta premier Rachel Notley joins Southern Butler Price, an employment-law focused firm

Opinion

Why the future of workplace mental health support may be self-guided online tools
The new Carney government must tackle Canada’s outdated system of intergovernmental relations
HR can’t do it all — so why do we keep asking them to?
Australia doesn’t have a federal Human Rights Act – but the election clears the way for overdue reform
When the digital door slams shut: The evolving standard of decent terminations
This New Zealand law aims to give people with criminal convictions a ‘clean slate’. It’s not working
Could you accidentally sign a contract by texting an emoji? Here’s what the law in Australia says

Labour Relations & Arbitration

CN Rail ordered to pay nearly $35,000 in two separate harassment cases

Arbitrator dismisses discrimination claim from incompetent Bobcat operator at subway project

Two NRC employees win vaccine religious accommodation claims, three denied

Court affirms arbitration award on bumping rights in SaskTel dispute with Unifor

ONA can’t keep mistaken wage increase after Ontario’s Bill 124 struck down: Arbitrator

Hospital’s failure to provide written reasons for probation termination breached agreement, but decision stands

Just Cause

Wrongful Dismissal

Court blasts employer’s ‘hard line’ approach, awards maximum costs available in wrongful dismissal case

Starbucks manager, fired for remark to non-binary staffer, awarded $50K for wrongful dismissal

Firing of Brandt Tractor salesperson after customer complaint unjustified: Court

WestJet accountant who refused to comply with COVID-19 vaccine policy was wrongfully dismissed: Alberta court
Dog kennel worker awarded $5K after tribunal rules group chat venting was not resignation
Former Salesforce employee awarded eight months’ notice after court rules termination clause invalid
Continuous employment protection overrides sale agreement between pub owners for prep cook
B.C. court corrects wrongful dismissal award to remove post-notice period mitigation earnings
WSIAT gives green light to civil claim seeking mental distress damages for manner of termination
Restaurant owner ordered to pay chef’s $150K wrongful dismissal award after she failed to make payments
Canadian employers face difficult workforce decisions amid on-again, off-again tariff war

Trending Stories

Workplace Violence

LCBO worker’s reprisal complaint put on hold by OLRB as arbitration...
Heated behaviour, not retaliation for safety complaints, was reason for Alberta...

Alberta driver’s firing over racist remarks, violent threats upheld by arbitrator

Half of Gen Z retail workers would report workplace violence only if they could remain anonymous: Survey

No suspension for union rep who angrily confronted HR after termination meeting: Court
Labour board sides with Dalhousie University in appeal over OHS compliance orders

Small Claims

Accommodation

Mental Health

Why the future of workplace mental health support may be self-guided online tools

by The Conversation

Professional Misconduct

Ontario lawyer ordered to pay $140,000 in costs after failed attempt to overturn agreed statement of facts

About Us

HR Law Canada is dedicated to covering labour and employment news for lawyers, HR professionals and employers. Published by North Wall Media.

RESOURCES FOR MARKETERS

Useful Links

Popular Topics

© 2025 – North Wall Media | HR Law Canada

@2021 - All Right Reserved. Designed and Developed by PenciDesign