The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has dismissed an anti-SLAPP motion filed by a worker that sought to have a counterclaim from his former employer tossed out. The case involved …
November 2023
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
Lights, camera, declined: Tribunal refuses to accept late-filed sexual harassment complaint from worker in film industry
The British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal has declined to accept a late-filed complaint of sexual harassment and discrimination in the film industry. CS, a second assistant camera person, alleged that …
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
Human rights tribunal dismisses worker’s sexual harassment claim after repeated failed attempts to notify respondent
The Ontario Human Rights Tribunal has dismissed an application alleging employment discrimination based on sex, including sexual harassment, due to its inability to establish contact with the respondent. The case, …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
New WorkSafeBC regulations mandate employer-worker co-operation in return-to-work processes
Effective Jan. 1, 2024, WorkSafeBC is introducing significant changes to the return-to-work requirements for employers and workers, aimed at ensuring a timely and safe transition back to work following injuries. …
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FeaturedPrivacy
N.W.T.’s privacy commissioner rules school district can’t release video of high-profile incident between minor, employee
The Information and Privacy Commissioner for the Northwest Territories overturned a decision by a school district to release surveillance video footage, citing a failure to properly assess the public interest …
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Legal News
Barry Fisher takes sole ownership of Wrongful Dismissal Database, previously managed by Thomson Reuters
Barry B. Fisher, an Ontario-based labour and employment lawyer and mediator, has taken sole ownership of the Wrongful Dismissal Database (WDD). The database, which was launched in 2007, was previously …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Worker’s attempt to enforce settlement agreement against former employer for wrongful dismissal rejected by Ontario court
An Ontario court has rejected a motion by a worker to enforce a settlement agreement against his former employer. The plaintiff, AL, whose employment was terminated in November 2021, had …
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Featured
Federal Court dismisses case from B.C. public service staffer who alleged political influence in decision to refuse EI benefits to unvaccinated workers
A British Columbia Public Service worker, who alleged political influence relating to the refusal of EI benefits for workers who were suspended for violating COVID-19 vaccination policies, has lost his …
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FeaturedLegal CostsUncategorized
B.C. Court of Appeal declares appeal by ex-Jazz Aviation flight attendant ‘abandoned’ over non-payment of $10,000 in security for costs
The B.C. Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal filed by a former flight attendant for Jazz Aviation, ruling the claim to be abandoned after he didn’t comply with a …
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Legal News
François Brais named managing partner for Fasken’s Quebec operations as Éric Bédard takes on new role after 12 years at the top
Fasken has announced a significant leadership change in its Québec operations, with François Brais set to assume the role of Managing Partner starting Jan. 1, 2024. This transition marks the …