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Arbitrator upholds firing of pilot who made unsubstantiated claims of bribery, corruption against Jazz Aviation and his union

Arbitrator ordered to reconsider ruling that substituted suspension for dismissal in sexual harassment case involving CP Rail manager

Red Lobster worker’s duty of fair representation claim against UFCW over sexual harassment premature: OLRB

Court strikes claim against City of Saskatoon in wrongful dismissal case

Apartment superintendent awarded substantial indemnity costs in case involving harassment, sexual assault

B.C. tribunal dismisses construction worker’s claim she was fired her for raising safety concerns about sexual harassment

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Constructive DismissalFeatured

Quebec tribunal dismisses complaints of constructive dismissal, harassment against Couche-Tard

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A Quebec labour tribunal has dismissed complaints of constructive dismissal and psychological harassment filed by a former assistant manager against Couche-Tard Inc., ruling that the employer took reasonable steps to address any harassment and that changes to his …

B.C. court rules termination clause unenforceable due to lack of fresh consideration for HungryPanda exec

Former CAO of Town of Mattawa sues Ontario municipality for $1.2 million, alleges wrongful dismissal

Former Northern Health employee in B.C. sues after being demoted for pro-Palestinian statements

CRA’s decision to refuse CERB payments to worker upheld by Federal Court

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Federal Court upholds denial of residency application due to lack of continuous employment

Ontario’s top court dismisses appeal to add defendants in wrongful dismissal case against health clinic

Engineering consultant awarded balance of fixed-term contract, but B.C. court claws back $20,000 for breaching restrictive covenants

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Sexual Harassment

Arbitrator ordered to reconsider ruling that substituted suspension for dismissal in sexual harassment case involving CP Rail manager

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The Federal Court of Appeal has ordered a labour adjudicator to reconsider a decision involving the dismissal of a manager with more than 30 years of service at …

Red Lobster worker’s duty of fair representation claim against UFCW over sexual harassment premature: OLRB
Apartment superintendent awarded substantial indemnity costs in case involving harassment, sexual assault

B.C. tribunal dismisses construction worker’s claim she was fired her for raising safety concerns about sexual harassment

Lawyer ordered to pay nearly $200,000 in damages for breach of fiduciary duty, sexual harassment of client

Tribunal denies request to seal records in discrimination case involving TDSB employees

B.C.’s top court upholds dismissal of human rights ruling involving former PNE worker who alleged harassment, discrimination

B.C. lawyer resigns amid sexual harassment findings after decades of misconduct

Montreal bus rider’s harassment claim against STM drivers dismissed due to lack of evidence

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

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Cineplex’s $38.9 million fine is a wake-up call about corporate sustainability practices

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The power of decency: Why yelling and berating solve nothing in the workplace

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WRONGFUL DISMISSAL

Court strikes claim against City of Saskatoon in wrongful dismissal case

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Engineering consultant awarded balance of fixed-term contract, but B.C. court claws back $20,000 for breaching restrictive covenants

Former instructor loses appeal in wrongful dismissal case against Maritime College of Forest Technology

B.C. lawyer resigns amid sexual harassment findings after decades of misconduct

JUST CAUSE

Realtor had cause to terminate agent who threatened violence, called owner ‘sniveling idiot’: Court

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City of Cornwall bus driver who head-butted pedestrian has termination upheld by arbitrator

Arbitrator upholds City of Toronto’s decision to fire worker over unauthorized absence

Ontario court upholds ICICI Bank’s decision to fire assistant VP who shared confidential info with competitors

LABOUR RELATIONS & ARBITRATION

Arbitrator upholds firing of pilot who made unsubstantiated claims of bribery, corruption against Jazz Aviation and his union

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OSFI termination dispute dismissed due to jurisdictional issue

Arbitrator dismisses grievances against City of Toronto, citing jurisdiction limits on post-employment claims

No suspension for union rep who angrily confronted HR after termination meeting: Court

LEGAL NEWS

Turnpenney Milne adds new managing director, three new lawyers to firm

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Debbie Preston joins Harris & Company in Vancouver as an associate

B.C. law society panel grants conditional approval for applicant’s articling enrollment despite past misconduct

Kathryn Marshall launches new employment law firm focused on workers’ rights

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Mental Health

Former Swan Valley West CAO takes Manitoba municipality to court...

Horizon North Logistics manager who went to pub while on call, returned to work impaired has human rights claim tossed

Arbitrator dismisses grievances over nurse’s termination for sleeping on the job, citing her lack of engagement

‘Foreman of the gimp parade’: Driver who endured name-calling after wrist injury awarded anxiety benefits

When employees are in distress, management can’t be ‘on break’

Cannabis shop worker awarded mental health benefits in wake of interaction with hostile customers

B.C. worker wins appeal over mental disorder claim tied to toxic workplace interactions

Professional Misconduct

Lawyer ordered to pay nearly $200,000 in damages for breach of fiduciary duty, sexual harassment of client

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