Editor’s note: This case, while not an employment law ruling, is of interest because it casts light on how a human rights tribunal views a person with invisible disabilities. The …
Monthly Archives
January 2024
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Opinion/CommentaryThe Conversation
Language-related misunderstanding at work: What it is, why it occurs and what organizations can do about it
By John Fiset, Saint Mary’s University and Devasheesh Bhave, Singapore Management University Language is the foundation of human interaction. It plays a central role in facilitating effective communication by allowing …
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David Gelles has joined Markham, Ont.-based Rudner Law as an associate. The firm, founded by Stuart Rudner, made the announcement in a LinkedIn post — stating it was “thrilled to …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
B.C. boosts pay rate for hand-harvesting agricultural crops by 6.9 per cent
As of Jan. 1, 2024, British Columbia has implemented a 6.9% increase in the minimum piece rates for hand-harvested agricultural crops. This change, now in effect, applies to 15 specific …
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Featured
Recreation therapist at hospital who refused vaccine not entitled to EI, tribunal says contracts don’t have to explicitly define misconduct
A claimant identified as OK has been denied permission to appeal a decision regarding Employment Insurance (EI) benefits by the Social Security Tribunal of Canada Appeal Division. The ruling addressed …
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Occupational Health & SafetyWorkplace Legislation/Press Releases
New B.C. regulations set to enhance workers’ return-to-work process post-injury
As of Jan. 1, 2024, British Columbia has implemented new regulations designed to facilitate the return of workers to their jobs following workplace injuries. These regulations are part of an …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedSexual Harassment
Labour board dismisses DFR complaint against Saskatchewan union in case involving inappropriate comments during training
The Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board has dismissed a duty of fair representation (DFR) complaint from a union steward who was fired after allegedly making inappropriate comments during a women-focused training …
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Arbitration/Labour Relations
OLRB decisions on teacher unions’ bargaining disputes upheld by Ontario court
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has upheld two decisions by the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) involving disputes between the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF), the Elementary Teachers’ …
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Featured
Former Algoma University prof loses bid to keep name, medical information private in human rights complaint
A former part-time faculty member at Algoma University has lost his bid to keep his name and medical information private in a human rights complaint against the school and a …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Fired Irving Shipbuilding worker’s attempt to skip internal DFR process at Unifor shot down by Nova Scotia Labour Board
A former Irving Shipbuilding worker has had his duty of fair representation complaint against Unifor dismissed as premature by the Nova Scotia Labour Board. The worker, JS, was terminated in …