An employee of Teva Canada, terminated for allegedly violating the company’s lockout/tagout safety policy, will have his case move forward, according to a recent decision by the Ontario Labour Relatio… …
Yearly Archives
2023
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
For Ontario teachers, arbitration is no substitute for the right to strike
By Stephanie Ross, McMaster University and Larry Savage, Brock University The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) recently made headlines after reaching an agreement with the Ontario government to avoid …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Federal government pledges additional $73 million to boost employment for persons with disabilities
The Canadian government has announced an additional $73 million in funding under the Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities (OF) to support 31 new projects aimed at bolstering workplace inclusion …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedJust Cause
Bruce Power had cause to fire manager for schedule manipulation, policy breaches: Arbitrator
Bruce Power was justified in firing a unionized manager who allegedly made changes to his schedule, and that of his crew, to receive compensation they were not entitled to, among …
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Occupational Health & SafetyOpinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
AI is reshaping the workplace – but what does it mean for the health and well-being of workers?
By Arif Jetha, University of Toronto The business landscape has undergone a significant shift over the past few years because of artificial intelligence (AI). This technological advancement has innovated business …
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Justice James A. Hunter has been named the new Chief Justice of the Alberta Court of Justice, effective from September 1. Hunter will serve a seven-year term, succeeding outgoing Chief …
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FeaturedJust Cause
Tribunal upholds firing of B.C. poultry worker for violating COVID-19 household exposure policy
A British Columbia poultry processor had just cause to fire a worker who showed up for work after one of his housemates tested positive for COVID during the pandemic, the …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
City of Toronto ordered to produce email in arbitration fight over firing of snow plow driver who allegedly ‘verbally attacked’ e-bike rider
An arbitration hearing into the termination of a City of Toronto snowplow driver sparked a debate over labour relations privilege and procedural transparency after the city refused to hand over …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Bayer partially wins motion to probe employee’s vaccination status in wrongful termination suit
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has ruled partially in favor of Bayer Inc. in a wrongful dismissal case involving a former employee’s refusal to comply with the company’s COVID-19 …
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Judge Perry F. Borden has been appointed as the new chief judge of the Nova Scotia provincial and family courts, marking a significant step in his legal career that has …