An arbitrator has upheld the dismissal of a former supervisor at Canada Post’s Prince George Mail Processing Plant (PGMPP) for knowingly and dishonestly violating the corporation’s Conflict of Interest Policy …
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FeaturedLegal NewsProfessional Misconduct
Alberta lawyer’s disbarment upheld after misappropriation of client funds, court rules
The Alberta Court of Appeal has dismissed a former lawyer’s appeal against his disbarment by the Law Society of Alberta (LSA) for misappropriating over $300,000 in client funds. S.B., admitted …
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FeaturedImmigration
Federal Court orders reconsideration of work permit refusal for Iranian executive
The Federal Court has ordered a reconsideration of a work permit application from an Iranian executive after finding that a visa officer misapprehended key evidence and failed to provide transparent …
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Featured
Tribunal dismisses discrimination complaint over unpaid commissions during maternity leave for ISCO Canada sales rep
The Alberta Human Rights Tribunal has dismissed a complaint by a former sales representative at ISCO Canada who alleged discrimination based on gender and family status after the company refused …
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Alberta tribunal rejects legal assistant’s religious discrimination claim over COVID-19 vaccination policy
The Alberta Human Rights Tribunal has upheld the dismissal of a complaint by a legal assistant with the Alberta Public Service Commission who alleged religious discrimination after being placed on …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Dairy Queen scoops up $40,000 fine from Court of Appeal after workplace safety protocols melt down
The Ontario Court of Appeal has raised a fine against a Dairy Queen franchisee from $7,500 to $40,000, highlighting the necessity for courts to consider a corporation’s overall size and …
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Ontario’s Ministry of Finance has fined a Sudbury-based company $50,000 for failing to file mandatory employer health tax (EHT) returns and remittances over multiple years. T.H.A.T. Group, officially known as …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Toronto Metropolitan University’s use of lawyer-investigators violated collective agreement: Arbitrator
An arbitrator has found that Toronto Metropolitan University breached its collective agreement and employment legislation by retaining external investigators who were in a solicitor-client relationship with the institution, leading to …
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
Human Rights Tribunal orders Ivy Social Club to pay $35,000 to former bartender for sexual harassment, reprisal
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has ordered The Ivy Social Club Inc. and its owner to pay $35,000 to a former employee after finding that she was subjected to …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Court dismisses application to reinstate Imam at Islamic Association of Saskatchewan
An application by two members of the Islamic Association of Saskatchewan (Saskatoon) Inc. (IAS) seeking to reinstate a terminated Imam has been dismissed by the Court of King’s Bench for …