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Alberta welder’s appeal to include self-employment earnings in WCB compensation rate denied

The Appeals Commission for Alberta Workers’ Compensation has denied a worker’s appeal to increase his compensation rate by including earnings from his concurrent self-employment after …

Halifax bridge patrol officers cleared of racial profiling in MacDonald Bridge incident
Former heavy equipment operator in Yukon, declared a vexatious litigant, loses bid to reopen case
Contract truck driver in B.C. who sought severance pay was apparently never let go from his job
Hamilton school board cleared in harassment case involving texts to teacher from vice-principal’s spouse
Tribunal dismisses homophobia claim from former pot store worker, cites settlement agreement
Supervisor’s public threat to worker’s job security cited to justify WCB mental injury award

SPOTLIGHT STORIES

Cupid in the cubicles: Balancing love, and law, in workplace romances
How to respond to an Ontario Ministry of Labour investigation

Pilot’s case against Transport Canada, supervisor and Sun Life over LTD denial should be handled by grievance: Court

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‘You’re hired. Just kidding’ – Rescinded job offer costs B.C. employer

N.L.’s privacy commissioner backs decision to protect witness confidentiality in workplace accident case

Preference versus need: Worker’s family status discrimination complaint dismissed

Age, race discrimination claims against Leon’s Furniture from 73-year-old sales rep dismissed by HRTO

Paramedics’ union floats concern over life jackets, but arbitrator sides with County of Frontenac

Worker’s request to add respondent, increase damages in landscaping harassment case granted by HRTO

Court allows former TTC worker to pursue human rights damages in wrongful dismissal case

‘Increasing the temperature’: Court orders Norfolk County’s former solicitor to pay $24,000 in costs in wrongful dismissal case

Bullying tactic? Court allows welder’s punitive damages bid to proceed after employer files $1 million counterclaim

Court dismisses postal workers’ challenge of Ottawa’s 2018 back-to-work legislation

Press operator who blocked employer’s phone numbers loses EI benefits appeal

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Video: Arbitrator sides with Air Canada in dispute over drug-testing hair sample

Sexual Harassment

Hamilton school board cleared in harassment case involving texts to teacher from vice-principal’s spouse

by HR Law Canada

The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) has dismissed a case involving allegations of sexual harassment and discrimination within the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board. The case, brought by …

Worker’s request to add respondent, increase damages in landscaping harassment case granted by HRTO
Ontario court upholds Lafarge Canada’s release in sexual harassment case

Mental health nurse at Ontario prison wins sexual harassment grievance

Carleton University worker’s discrimination claim dismissed after sexual harassment allegation

Condo superintendent in Kingston, Ont., who signed release barred from human rights claim: Tribunal

Workplace sexual harassment case against Back Country Tours stalled by death of respondent, $17 million estate debt

‘Touchy-feely’ manager who pinned bad behaviour on low blood sugar not entitled to receive EI: Tribunal

SNC Lavalin manager denied special costs after sexual harassment case against him dismissed

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

VanBuskirk Law set to launch in Saint John, N.B., in August

Carolyn Alexander joins Willis Business Law in Windsor, Ont.

McMillan LLP names Bruce Chapple as new CEO and managing partner

Angela Powell joins Sherrard Kuzz, will lead workplace safety and insurance practice

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OHS charges laid after fatal refinery explosion in Newfoundland

Opinion & Commentary

Opinion/Commentary

‘Dark leadership’ is a threat to Canada’s tourism industry

by The Conversation
Occupational Health & SafetyOpinion/Commentary

Despite Ontario workers’ compensation reforms, migrant workers are still being left behind

by The Conversation
Opinion/Commentary

Canada shouldn’t follow Greece’s example of a six-day work week — here’s why

by The Conversation

WRONGFUL DISMISSAL

Court allows former TTC worker to pursue human rights damages in wrongful dismissal case

by HR Law Canada

Ontario court orders TD Bank to produce unredacted complaints, workplace investigation documents

B.C. Court of Appeal upholds termination clause for former Harbour Air Seaplanes executive

Alberta court rejects streamlined trial in wrongful dismissal case filed by Big Rock Brewery’s former CEO

JUST CAUSE

B.C. Labour Relations Board upholds termination of professor who filed false sexual harassment allegations

by HR Law Canada

Toronto cop, fired for tweeting confidential info and making vulgar comments, has dismissal upheld

Toronto hospital justified in firing nurse who deliberately underdosed medication to patient: Arbitrator

Termination upheld for Health Canada worker who threatened boss with violence after leave request denied

LABOUR RELATIONS & ARBITRATION

Pilot’s case against Transport Canada, supervisor and Sun Life over LTD denial should be handled by grievance: Court

by HR Law Canada

Toronto District School Board failed duty to accommodate injured steam fitter: Arbitrator

Just following orders: CPKC ordered to reinstate employee fired over refusal to take drug test

LCBO worker’s reprisal complaint put on hold by OLRB as arbitration proceeds

LEGAL NEWS

McMillan LLP names Bruce Chapple as new CEO and managing partner

by HR Law Canada

Nine new judges appointed to Ontario Court of Justice

Angela Powell joins Sherrard Kuzz, will lead workplace safety and insurance practice

Littler expands Toronto office, adds Gerald Griffiths as partner and four new associates

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VIDEOS

Constructive dismissal and COVID-related layoffs in Canada

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PODCASTS

Podcast: Bardal versus the Globe and Mail
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Mental Health

Supervisor’s public threat to worker’s job security cited to justify...

Bus driver’s mental disorder claim upheld by workers’ comp tribunal in B.C.

Flour mill technician wins appeal for chronic mental stress benefits

B.C. worker who was shown inappropriate video, questioned about sexuality entitled to WCB: Tribunal

Suncor Energy discriminated against employee with mental disability: Tribunal

‘Clearly irrational:’ B.C. court orders new hearing for security guard who was denied workers’ comp for mental disorder

Power struggle: Tribunal denies electrician’s appeal for stress-related WCB benefits

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