A former employee at a towing company in Surrey, B.C., was sexually harassed by her co-worker, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has ruled. She was awarded a total of $14,000, …
August 2023
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By Zak Vescera | The Tyee For more than three years, Jeffry Hernández supported his family in Guatemala by packing cucumbers at an Abbotsford farm. His days started early and ended …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & SafetyWrongful Dismissal
Labour board rejects Teva Canada’s bid to dismiss reprisal case from worker it fired over alleged lockout/tagout policy violation
An employee of Teva Canada, terminated for allegedly violating the company’s lockout/tagout safety policy, will have his case move forward, according to a recent decision by the Ontario Labour Relations …
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
For Ontario teachers, arbitration is no substitute for the right to strike
By Stephanie Ross, McMaster University and Larry Savage, Brock University The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) recently made headlines after reaching an agreement with the Ontario government to avoid …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Federal government pledges additional $73 million to boost employment for persons with disabilities
The Canadian government has announced an additional $73 million in funding under the Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities (OF) to support 31 new projects aimed at bolstering workplace inclusion …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedJust Cause
Bruce Power had cause to fire manager for schedule manipulation, policy breaches: Arbitrator
Bruce Power was justified in firing a unionized manager who allegedly made changes to his schedule, and that of his crew, to receive compensation they were not entitled to, among …
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Occupational Health & SafetyOpinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
AI is reshaping the workplace – but what does it mean for the health and well-being of workers?
By Arif Jetha, University of Toronto The business landscape has undergone a significant shift over the past few years because of artificial intelligence (AI). This technological advancement has innovated business …
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Justice James A. Hunter has been named the new Chief Justice of the Alberta Court of Justice, effective from September 1. Hunter will serve a seven-year term, succeeding outgoing Chief …
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FeaturedJust Cause
Tribunal upholds firing of B.C. poultry worker for violating COVID-19 household exposure policy
A British Columbia poultry processor had just cause to fire a worker who showed up for work after one of his housemates tested positive for COVID during the pandemic, the …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
City of Toronto ordered to produce email in arbitration fight over firing of snow plow driver who allegedly ‘verbally attacked’ e-bike rider
An arbitration hearing into the termination of a City of Toronto snowplow driver sparked a debate over labour relations privilege and procedural transparency after the city refused to hand over …