By Jason Walker, Adler University Foreign-trained physicians at Regina General Hospital have alleged that discriminatory practices by the hospital’s “racist, and discriminatory leadership” have led to them being targeted and …
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2023
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By Larry Savage, Brock University The federal government has just introduced Bill C-58, its much anticipated “anti-scab” legislation. If adopted, the law will prohibit the use of replacement workers in …
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Bennett Jones has announced a significant transition in its leadership. John M. Mercury has been elected as the new Executive Chair and Dominique T. Hussey will take on the role …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
City of Regina worker’s DFR complaint against his union following safety-related suspension, misdirected email dismissed
The Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board has dismissed two complaints filed by an employee of the City of Regina against his union, the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 21. …
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Former Ford worker’s human rights claim against Unifor, filed nearly 18 years late, dismissed by tribunal
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has dismissed an application from a former Ford employee alleging discrimination based on disability against his union. The application, submitted nearly 18 years after …
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
Alberta Human Rights Tribunal dismisses security guard’s gender bias claim against Securitas Canada
The Alberta Human Rights Tribunal has upheld a decision to dismiss a human rights complaint by a former part-time security guard at Securitas Canada Limited. The guard, LH, had sought …
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
How workplaces can create more inclusive environments for employees with deafness and hearing loss
By David C Baldridge, Oregon State University; Brent John Lyons, York University, Canada; Camellia Bryan, University of Toronto, and Liu-Qin Yang, Portland State University Hearing loss is a critical diversity, …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Ontario spending $4.3 million to fund veteran job training programs
In a significant initiative to support Canadian Armed Forces members transitioning to civilian life, the Ontario government is investing $4.3 million in four innovative training projects. These projects, aimed at …
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The Government of Saskatchewan has announced new regulations to raise the monetary limit for claims in the Provincial (Small Claims) Court. The limit will increase from $30,000 to $50,000, effective …
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FeaturedWorkplace Violence
Alberta court upholds prison sentence for cyclist who slashed worker in truck with knife following accident
Alberta’s Court of Appeal has upheld a 33-month prison sentence for a man who viciously attacked a worker in his truck following a minor collision with his bicycle. The appellant, …