An Ontario lawyer has been suspended from practice indefinitely until he fully complies with an investigation into alleged misconduct that included offering legal services in exchange for sexual favours. The…
Monthly Archives
July 2023
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ImmigrationWorkplace Legislation/Press Releases
Canada, U.K. sign new youth mobility agreement to enhance opportunities for young workers
In a joint effort to empower Canadian and British youth with enriching work opportunities, the Canadian Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, the Honourable Sean Fraser, and the UK Minister…
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FeaturedJust CauseWrongful Dismissal
City of Nanaimo’s former CFO, fired for personal use of credit card, waited too long to claim wrongful dismissal: Court
The former chief financial officer (CFO) for the City of Nanaimo, fired in part for using a city credit card repeatedly for significant personal expenses, has lost his wrongful dismissal…
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FeaturedLegal CostsWrongful Dismissal
Former flight attendant ordered to post $10,000 security for costs before appeal of wrongful dismissal ruling can proceed by B.C. court
A former flight attending for Jazz Aviation was ordered to post security for costs in the amount of $10,000 in order for his appeal in a wrongful dismissal case to…
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Opinion/CommentarySexual HarassmentThe Conversation
Mounties in crisis: The systemic failure to address sexual abuse within the RCMP
By Jason Walker, University Canada West The RCMP has a problem when it comes to sexual abuse within the ranks — and it apparently lacks the ability to deal with…
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Canada, a country known for its strong labor protections and progressive employment legislation, holds a few hidden gems in its legal framework. Beyond the familiar laws that ensure fair treatment…
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Canadian Forces veteran, who served in Afghanistan, awarded compensation for injury sustained after being punched, thrown into bushes
A 41-year-old veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces who served in Afghanistan has been awarded compensation for an injury she suffered after being punched in the head and thrown into…
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Worker, fired after extending a three-week holiday without telling his employer, loses bid for EI benefits
A man who went on holiday, and extended his trip without telling his employer, has lost his bid for Employment Insurance (EI) benefits after being fired. The worker, identified as…
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Ontario court grants employer interim recovery of funds in alleged six-figure fraud case
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has issued an order for the interim recovery of funds in a case involving Covenant Group Ltd. and an alleged fraudulent incident. The ruling…
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Employment ContractsFeaturedRecommendedWrongful Dismissal
Ontario Court of Appeal upholds $550,000 award to worker in fixed-term contract dispute
A lower court ruling that awarded a worker more than $550,000 because the 72-month fixed-term contract did not have a termination provision has been upheld by the Ontario Court of…