About 30 members of Local 10004 of the Union of Safety and Justice Employees (USJE) gathered in front of the offices of their employer, C Division of the Royal Canadian …
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2023
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FeaturedRecommendedSexual HarassmentSpotlight Story
Navigating workplace investigations: Expert insights and best practices for employers
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberEmployers have an obligation to investigate when they receive a harassment or discrimination complaint. But not every situation will require a full-blown investigation, according to Lai-King Hum, foun… To continue …
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Legal News
Thomson Reuters to acquire Casetext in a $650 million cash deal, expanding AI capabilities
Thomson Reuters, a global content and technology company, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Casetext, a California-based provider of technology for legal professionals. The cash …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Alberta court rejects bid by employer to shift courts, file counterclaim alleging negligence in wrongful dismissal case
In a recent decision, the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta ruled against Dragon HCPS Inc. in a case brought by RT and his company for wrongful dismissal. Dragon had …
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Security guard, unable to fly during pandemic because of vaccine refusal, not entitled to EI: Tribunal
In a recent decision by the Social Security Tribunal of Canada, an appeal regarding Employment Insurance (EI) benefits was dismissed, with the Tribunal ruling that the appellant was disqualified from …
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FeaturedJust Cause
Aquafit instructor loses appeal in denial of EI benefits over refusal to comply with employer’s vaccination policy
In a recent ruling, the Social Security Tribunal of Canada’s Appeal Division has refused permission for an appeal, effectively halting the case of TV, an aqua-fitness instructor seeking Employment Ins… …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedUncategorizedWrongful Dismissal
Manitoba Labour Board tosses wrongful dismissal case filed under workplace safety regime
In a recent decision, the Manitoba Labour Board ruled on an appeal filed by MH, who claimed wrongful dismissal from his employment. The appellant alleged that the employer failed to …
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Alberta Human Rights Tribunal refuses bid to add former president as respondent in discrimination case
In a recent ruling, the Alberta Human Rights Tribunal deliberated on an application made by the Director of the Alberta Human Rights Commission to add an individual — TF — …
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The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, has announced the appointment of Christopher D. Simard, a partner at Bennett Jones LLP in Calgary, as a …
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The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, has announced the appointment of the Honourable Aubrey Danielle Hilliard, a Judge of the Ontario Court of Justice …