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Alberta company awarded $112,000 from former worker who quit, stole business in ‘flagrant’ breach of duty of good faith
An Alberta engineering firm has been awarded more than $112,000 in damages from a former [Read More]
Month: May 2023
Legal News
Dharshani Arumugam joins Monkhouse Law Employment Lawyers as an associate
Dharshani Arumugam has joined Monkhouse Law Employment Lawyers as an associate. Andrew Monkhouse, founder of [Read More]
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The Case: Lush’s layoff, termination of worker had nothing to do with her MS
Read the full story at https://hrlawcanada.com/2023/05/lushs-layoff-termination-of-worker-had-nothing-to-do-with-her-multiple-sclerosis-tribunal/
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Speculation is not proof: Age discrimination complaint tossed in firing of 61-year-old worker
Speculation doesn’t generally hold up well in front of decision-makers. A receptionist at a home [Read More]
Law Firm Profiles
AI is already being used in the legal system – we need to pay more attention to how we use it
By Morgiane Noel, Trinity College Dublin Artificial intelligence (AI) has become such a part of [Read More]
Legal News
Nominations sought for award recognizing Mi’kmaq and Indigenous lawyers in Nova Scotia
The Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society has officially opened the nomination process for the prestigious Award [Read More]
Constructive Dismissal
Atlantic Coated Papers wins appeal in constructive dismissal case involving unvaccinated worker
An Ontario company has won its appeal of an employment standards officer’s order that awarded [Read More]
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Man jailed for 90 days after being convicted of sexually assaulting colleague at work
A Newfoundland and Labrador man has been sentenced to 90 days in jail for sexually [Read More]
Legal News
Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling to create what it calls ‘first fully integrated global’ law firm
Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling have announced a planned merger to create a [Read More]
Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Saskatchewan implements amendments to employment act to strengthen workplace health and safety
The Saskatchewan Employment Act underwent significant amendments on May 17, 2023, with the purpose of [Read More]