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 …
Yearly Archives
2023
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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, …
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The Ontario government has appointed two new judges, Justice Lynn Ann Grzela and Justice Graham Jenner, to the Ontario Court of Justice. Their appointments take effect on Nov. 30, 2023. …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Nova Scotia launches confidential fraud reporting service related to organizations funded by Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration
Nova Scotia has unveiled a new tool for confidential fraud reporting related to organizations funded by the Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration’s skills and learning branch. This initiative, announced …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
B.C. unveils more details about labour, employment changes for gig economy workers
British Columbia has unveiled more details about its new legislation aimed at improving the working conditions for app-based ride-hailing and food-delivery gig workers. This move, announced by Harry Bains, Minister …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Toronto PSW fired after extended stay in India over lack of communication with employer following approved leave
An arbitrator has upheld the dismissal of a personal support worker (PSW) at the Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care in Toronto after she didn’t return to work following an approved …
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Uncategorized
Court declares election invalid at Islamic Association of Saskatchewan after Iman terminated for alleged financial misconduct
The Saskatchewan Court of King’s Bench has declared an election at the Islamic Association of Saskatchewan (Saskatoon) (IAS) invalid following internal conflict in the wake of a decision to terminate …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Court rejects employer’s bid to hold its insurance provider, Sun Life, responsible for disability benefits for worker claiming wrongful dismissal
In a recent decision by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, a wrongful termination lawsuit took an interesting turn involving the question of disability benefits and third-party liability. The pla… …
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A Canada Post employee, referred to here as DM, argued that any action labeled as misconduct under the Employment Insurance Act should have been specified as such in the initial …