By Debra M Haak, Queen’s University, Ontario Recent education policy changes and protests about sex education reveal increasing concern and polarization over how sex and gender identity are taught in…
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Grievance against LCBO over ‘toxic culture’ at Hunstville store – involving suspensions, transfers – slimmed down
A grievance against the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) is proceeding, in part, following an investigation into inappropriate conduct at retail location in Huntsville, Ont., that was allegedly racially…
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedSexual Harassment
Banana-related harassment grievance at Ontario Clean Water Agency proceeding to full hearing
A grievance against the Ontario Clean Water Agency over a poisoned work environment is proceeding to a full hearing after the Grievance Settlement Board rejected a bid by the employer…
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Workplace News
Unifor files applications to represent workers at two Amazon fulfilment centres in Vancouver
Unifor has filed two applications with the B.C. Labour Relations Board (BCLRB) as it tries to unionize workers at two Amazon facilities in the Vancouver area. “Workers at Amazon are…
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Maintenance manager evicted from free apartment after being fired, Saskatchewan tenacies office says it has no jurisdiction over pay
A landlord in Estevan, Sask., has successfully evicted a maintenance manager it fired from one of its rental units. The worker didn’t pay rent on the unit as it was…
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ImmigrationWorkplace News
Saskatchewan launches new immigration legislation to enhance protections, support economic growth
The Government of Saskatchewan has unveiled new legislation aimed at enhancing the province’s immigration system. The new Immigration Services Act, announced April 8, seeks to provide better protections for newcomers…
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The Manitoba government has announced proposed legislation that would eliminate the mandatory publication of legal name changes for two-spirit, transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse individuals in the Manitoba Gazette. This was…
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FeaturedJust Cause
Toronto cop, fired for tweeting confidential info and making vulgar comments, has dismissal upheld
The firing of a Toronto cop, accused of inappropriate social media use where she posted confidential police information and made derogatory comments about her superiors and colleagues, has been upheld…
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Legal NewsPeople on the Move
Kiran Mangat, Jacky Xu join Vancouver-based Roper Greyell as associates
Vancouver-based Roper Greyell has welcomed two new associates, Kiran Mangat and Jacky Xu, to the firm. Kiran Mangat joins Roper Greyell with experience in employment and personal injury law, as well as in…
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
Driver accused of sexually harassing customer’s employee not entitled to EI benefits
An appeal by a former driver, accused of sexual harassment, has been denied, leaving the dismissal and disqualification from Employment Insurance (EI) benefits in place, according to a ruling by…