An independent human rights board of inquiry in the matter of Timothy Parsons vs. Bedford Investments Ltd., operating as Sunnyside Restaurant and True North Diner, will begin Monday, July 17, …
Yearly Archives
2023
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Manitoba receives top ranking in CFIB report card for reducing internal trade barriers
Premier Heather Stefanson announced that Manitoba has emerged as the national leader in reducing internal trade and labour mobility barriers, according to a report card issued by the Canadian Federation …
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In an effort to improve access to court services in British Columbia (B.C.), the government has announced amendments to the Supreme Court Civil Rules and Supreme Court Family Rules. These …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Former Starbucks shift supervisor alleges wrongful dismissal over COVID-19 and cancer symptoms: Samfiru Tumarkin
A former shift supervisor at Starbucks Canada, Lisa Pedersen, has filed a claim stating that she was wrongfully terminated by the multinational coffee chain. The claim alleges that Pedersen was …
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ImmigrationWorkplace Legislation/Press Releases
Canada announces Express Entry invitations for French-speaking immigrants
In a move aimed at enhancing the vitality of French linguistic minority communities across Canada, the Canadian government has announced changes to its Express Entry system. The new changes will …
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FeaturedSexual HarassmentUncategorized
CPA Ontario suspends accountant for six months, issues $7,500 fine in harassment case
An Ontario accountant has been fined $7,500 and has been suspended for six months after admitting to professional misconduct by sending inappropriate and graphic text messages to an international stud… …
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By Andrew Parkin, University of Toronto and Justin Savoie, University of Toronto The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic triggered a sudden disruption of everyday life. While many things are back …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Ontario to require temporary help agencies, recruiters to be licensed starting in 2024
In an effort to safeguard vulnerable and temporary foreign workers, the Ontario government has announced a new licensing requirement for temporary help agencies (THAs) and recruiters operating in the province. …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedUncategorized
Costly crash of Mississauga fire truck warranted written warning, arbitrator rules in siding with city
A costly accident involving a City of Mississauga fire truck, driven by an Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT), took center stage in a recent arbitration ruling, resulting in the upholding of …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Welder with nearly 40 years’ tenure awarded 12 months’ pay after being fired by successor employer
ASCO Manufacturing, a Toronto-based company specializing in the manufacturing of tables and desks, has been found liable for wrongful dismissal by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in a case …