An Alberta worker’s appeal for compensation due to a chronic psychological injury stemming from workplace harassment and bullying has been referred back to the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) for additional…
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Sexual Harassment
Ontario human rights case proceeding against VP, company after it failed to respond to multiple notifications
A human rights case alleging workplace discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual harassment, solicitation, advances, and sexual orientation is proceeding despite the lack of response from the accused party.…
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FeaturedRecommendedWrongful Dismissal
CN Rail had no cause to fire manager who allegedly failed to respond to complaints of sexual harassment: Manitoba court
A former manager at CN Rail, fired for allegedly failing to adequately respond to complaints of sexual harassment, has been awarded 24 months’ notice after a Manitoba court ruled he…
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By Salsabel Almanssori, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Faculty of Education, University of Windsor; and Muna Saleh, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Education, Concordia University of Edmonton World Hijab Day recognizes the millions…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
B.C. appoints three-person panel to review its Labour Relations Code
British Columbia has appointed a three person-panel, including a mediator and two labour and employment lawyers, to review its Labour Relations Code (LRC) and propose potential amendments. This initiative aims…
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FeaturedLegal Costs
Ex-school board employee ordered to cover full legal fees for improper liens against worker in vaccination policy fallout
An Ontario court has awarded full indemnity costs of nearly $23,000 to a group of people affiliated with the York Region District School Board who were subjected to “reprehensible” conduct…
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