A 41-year-old veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces who served in Afghanistan has been awarded compensation for an injury she suffered after being punched in the head and thrown into …
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2023
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Worker, fired after extending a three-week holiday without telling his employer, loses bid for EI benefits
A man who went on holiday, and extended his trip without telling his employer, has lost his bid for Employment Insurance (EI) benefits after being fired. The worker, identified as …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Ontario court grants employer interim recovery of funds in alleged six-figure fraud case
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has issued an order for the interim recovery of funds in a case involving Covenant Group Ltd. and an alleged fraudulent incident. The ruling …
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Employment ContractsFeaturedRecommendedWrongful Dismissal
Ontario Court of Appeal upholds $550,000 award to worker in fixed-term contract dispute
A lower court ruling that awarded a worker more than $550,000 because the 72-month fixed-term contract did not have a termination provision has been upheld by the Ontario Court of …
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B.C. man’s complaint of ‘prohibited action’ by employer dismissed by workers’ compensation appeals tribunal
In a recent decision, the British Columbia Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT) ruled against a worker who had filed a complaint alleging prohibited action by their employer. The case involve… …
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FeaturedMental Health
B.C. employer granted 75% cost relief in mental health claim by workers’ comp appeal tribunal
In a recent decision, the British Columbia Workers’ Compensation Appeals Tribunal (WCAT) has granted a significant relief of costs to an employer in a mental disorder claim case. The decision, …
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Legal News
Taralyn Parr, McCarthy Tétrault LLP’s diversity director, named Catalyst Honours Champion for 2023
Taralyn Parr, director of diversity and inclusion at McCarthy Tétrault LLP, has been recognized by Catalyst for her work in accelerating progress for women by championing workplace inclusion. Parr is …
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
The ethical values and behaviours of CEOs play a crucial role in attracting new talent
By Meena Andiappan, McMaster University; Madelynn Stackhouse, University of North Carolina – Greensboro, and Tunde Ogunfowora, University of Calgary In today’s job market, where highly skilled workers are scarce and …
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FeaturedSpotlight Story
How to respond to an Ontario Ministry of Labour investigation
by Lai King Humby Lai King HumBy Lai-King Hum | Hum Law Firm As an employer, receiving a notice of investigation from the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MOL) can be a stressful …
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AccommodationFeatured
Alberta delivery driver, injured in car accident, awarded temporary partial disability benefits
In a recent ruling, the Alberta Appeals Commission has upheld a Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) decision to grant temporary partial disability (TPD) benefits to an injured worker. The employer had …