There is a distinct difference between simply being a bad leader and one who is mentally abusive. That notion was confirmed in a recent appeal of an Alberta Worker’s Compensation …
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Monthly Archives
August 2022
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FeaturedOccupational Health & SafetyWorkplace Violence
White worker shot black colleague with nail gun, but racism not a factor: Appeal court
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Nova Scotia Court of Appeal has upheld an 18-month conditional sentence for a man who shot a co-worker with a nail gun, despite efforts by the Crown to put …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
B.C. rail worker who disabled ‘deadman’s switch’ with tape awarded his job back
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA rail maintenance worker in B.C. was awarded his job back after being fired for what his employer considered a major breach of safety protocol. Ramon Quiambao was a guideway …
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Mental HealthWorkplace Violence
A termination meeting, gunshots and carnage – workplace nightmare
by Todd Humberby Todd Humber“I love you, I’ve been shot at work.” Those were the last words of Josh Pinkard, the plant manager at Henry Pratt in Aurora, Ill., who was gunned down by …
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Wrongful Dismissal
CERB not a factor in mitigating notice period: Ontario court in dental hygienist’s dismissal
An Ontario court has ruled that the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) is not a factor when determining notice periods in wrongful dismissal cases. The CERB, launched by Ottawa during …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Cop fired for inappropriate, offensive cookie pic wins job back
An Ontario police officer who took an inappropriate picture of a cookie and his genitalia at a Christmas party has been awarded his job back. Kevin Gruchy was hired by …
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Stuart Rudner and the Rudner Law Team look at some examples of workplace don’ts that you may recognize from pop culture and TV.
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Videos
Workplace investigations 101: 5 key steps to take in a workplace investigation
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThis webinar will discuss the key elements in conducting a successful investigation, including creating the right roadmap, collecting the evidence, and due process for the employees involved.
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Opinion/CommentarySexual Harassment
What happens when the VP of HR is the one sexually harassing workers?
When a complaint of sexual harassment or assault arises in the workplace, the HR department is often the first place to turn for help. Employees, managers and executives alike look …
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Everything You Need to Know About Overtime Pay in Canada, on the Employment Law Show with employment lawyer Lior Samfiru. Discover your workplace rights and learn everything you need to …
