Ever been stuck in a toxic work environment, daydreaming of the perfect ‘scorched earth’ resignation letter? Well, you’re not alone. According to a recent study by Resume.io, nearly seven in …
Yearly Archives
2023
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Union did nothing wrong in refusing to grieve termination of worker who threw a ladder following verbal altercation: Board
An Alberta construction worker, let go after throwing a ladder in the wake of a verbal confrontation, has lost his duty of fair representation claim after he alleged his union …
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
A contract is a contract: Halifax lawsuit shows why sex workers need legal protections
By Meredith Ralston, Mount Saint Vincent University A sex worker in Halifax has successfully sued a client who refused to pay for her services. The defendant had tried to argue …
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Legal News
Thomson Reuters awarded $166 million contract by Ontario government for digital justice platform
Ontario’s justice system is set to undergo a transformative revolution as the provincial government has awarded Thomson Reuters a $166 million contract to develop an innovative digital platform. This cutting-edge …
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Legal NewsSexual Harassment
Ontario lawyer suspended indefinitely for failing to co-operate in sex-for-services complaint
An Ontario lawyer has been suspended from practice indefinitely until he fully complies with an investigation into alleged misconduct that included offering legal services in exchange for sexual favours. The …
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ImmigrationWorkplace Legislation/Press Releases
Canada, U.K. sign new youth mobility agreement to enhance opportunities for young workers
In a joint effort to empower Canadian and British youth with enriching work opportunities, the Canadian Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, the Honourable Sean Fraser, and the UK Minister …
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FeaturedJust CauseWrongful Dismissal
City of Nanaimo’s former CFO, fired for personal use of credit card, waited too long to claim wrongful dismissal: Court
The former chief financial officer (CFO) for the City of Nanaimo, fired in part for using a city credit card repeatedly for significant personal expenses, has lost his wrongful dismissal …
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FeaturedLegal CostsWrongful Dismissal
Former flight attendant ordered to post $10,000 security for costs before appeal of wrongful dismissal ruling can proceed by B.C. court
A former flight attending for Jazz Aviation was ordered to post security for costs in the amount of $10,000 in order for his appeal in a wrongful dismissal case to …
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Opinion/CommentarySexual HarassmentThe Conversation
Mounties in crisis: The systemic failure to address sexual abuse within the RCMP
By Jason Walker, University Canada West The RCMP has a problem when it comes to sexual abuse within the ranks — and it apparently lacks the ability to deal with …
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Canada, a country known for its strong labor protections and progressive employment legislation, holds a few hidden gems in its legal framework. Beyond the familiar laws that ensure fair treatment …