Crandall University, a faith-based post-secondary institution in Moncton, N.B., has announced the termination of of one of its professors, John G. Stackhouse Jr., following a six-month independent investigation into allegations …
November 2023
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
‘Laudable and appropriate’: Arbitrator dismisses grievances against Coca-Cola from worker who refused to disclose vaccination status
An Ontario arbitrator has dismissed a number of grievances filed against Coca-Cola over its mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. The case, centered around Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Ltd.’s facility in London, Ont. …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Ontario Human Rights Commission addresses caste-based discrimination in the workplace
In October, the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) issued a policy statement highlighting the issue of caste-based discrimination and its legal implications under province’s Human Rights Code. This initiative aims …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedSexual Harassment
Arbitrator upholds firing of long-serving St. Lawrence College employee who sexually assaulted male colleague
An arbitrator has upheld the dismissal of a senior shipping clerk at St. Lawrence College following allegations of sexual assault and subsequent dishonesty during an investigation. The worker, JS, had …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
WorkplaceNL increases employers WCB rate by 2.4% to $1.73 per $100 of assessable earnings
WorkplaceNL has announced an increase in the average workers’ compensation assessment rate for employers, effective from Jan. 1, 2024. The new rate, set at $1.73 per $100 of assessable earnings, …
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FeaturedRecommendedSexual Harassment
Manager at motorhome dealership sentenced to six months’ prison for workplace sexual assault against two women
A former 46-year-old employee at a motorhome dealership in Ontario has been sentenced to six months in prison after being convicted of sexually assaulting two female colleagues in the workplace. …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Saskatchewan company didn’t have cause to fire worker who fell, lied about location: Labour Board
A Saskatchewan employer has lost its bid to have an arbitration ruling overturned involving an employee it fired after he suffered a workplace fall. The employee, LW, began working for …
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Wrongful Dismissal
Federal Court dismisses wrongful dismissal case against National Arts Centre over jurisdictional issues
In October, the Federal Court struck down a wrongful dismissal lawsuit filed by a former employee against the National Arts Centre Corporation. The decision was based on the court’s lack …
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The legal community in Ontario is mourning one of its own. Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP posted a tribute to Voula Michaelidis, a colleague and partner, who “bravely fought a …
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The Superior Court of Justice in Ontario will see a new addition to its bench with the appointment of Associate Justice Gillian Eckler, set to take effect on Nov. 30, …