BRP, the manufacturer behind popular products like Sea-Doos and Ski-Doos, is contesting claims made by Quebec’s workplace health and safety board that it violated labour laws by underpaying workers it …
Yearly Archives
2023
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FeaturedProfessional MisconductSexual Harassment
Veteran Ontario lawyer faces disciplinary action for sexual harassment, unprofessional correspondence with clients
A lawyer with 41 years’ experience is facing discipline from the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) after he admitted to inappropriate behaviour, including talking about “hookers” in front of his …
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FeaturedProfessional Misconduct
Toronto psychologist faces suspension, reprimand for drinking on job, sexual abuse of patient
A Toronto psychologist has had his license suspended, and is facing a reprimand, for allegations of professional misconduct that included inappropriate physical conduct with a patient and practising u… To …
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The Ontario government has announced the appointment of Justice David Isbester to the Ontario Court of Justice, with the new role set to take effect on October 12, 2023. Justice …
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FeaturedSpotlight Story
ADR can be faster, easier route to find amicable solutions to workplace disputes: Rudner
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberWorkplaces are complex environments — and fertile ground for disputes. But courts aren’t the only way to settle disagreements between management and workers when things go south. Alternative Dispute R… …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
New Brunswick appeal court closes the book on financial advisor’s claims against Equity Associates
The Court of Appeal of New Brunswick has upheld a lower court’s decision dismissing a financial advisor’s case against his former employer, Equity Associates Inc., a dealer of mutual funds. …
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FeaturedLegal Costs
Ontario court awards costs of $36,665 to plaintiff in wrongful dismissal case after parties couldn’t agree on consolidation
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has issued a ruling on costs in a wrongful dismissal case involving plaintiff (LH) and defendants Northern Trust and DS. The court awarded costs …
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Legal News
Law Society of British Columbia offers new mental health, well-being resources for legal professionals
Improving legal professionals’ mental health is a key priority for the Law Society. The Law Society recognizes that lawyers are human beings, each with a unique set of personal and …
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Legal NewsProfessional Misconduct
‘Locker room talk’ about member of judiciary leads to $7,500 fine for B.C. lawyer
A family law attorney has been fined $7,500 by the Law Society of British Columbia (LSBC) for making discourteous and offensive statements about a member of the judiciary. The lawyer, …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
TTC worker, reinstated after being fired for cause, awarded $175,000 – but no punitive damages
A unionized Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) worker, who was fired for cause and later reinstated to his position, has been awarded $175,000 in compensation for the nearly four years he …