The Supreme Court of British Columbia has awarded $24,000 in damages to D.G.K., who claimed he was constructively dismissed from his role as a supervisor for CAS Ventures on the …
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Gwillimdale Farms Ltd. has been fined $125,000 following a fatal workplace incident that occurred in 2022, where a worker was killed while lubricating machinery at the company’s vegetable processing facility. …
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HTK Iron Works Ltd., a metal fabricating company, has been fined $360,000 after pleading guilty to charges stemming from a fatal workplace accident in February 2023. The company admitted to …
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FeaturedJust Cause
Nova Scotia court dismisses human rights appeal from Black health promoter fired over 2SLGBTQ+ remarks
The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia has dismissed an appeal by a former health promoter with the Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA), who claimed he was discriminated against on the …
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The Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board has dismissed an individual grievance filed by a former employee of the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI), finding …
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By Andrew Bates | Telegraph-Journal A whistleblower challenging his firing from Opportunities New Brunswick says his case exposes issues preventing whistleblowers from coming forward. Scott Campbell, 54, of Saint John, alleges …
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FeaturedMental Health
Former Swan Valley West CAO takes Manitoba municipality to court over harassment, bullying
By Dave Baxter | The Winnipeg Sun The former CAO of a western Manitoba community is suing his former employer, claiming years of harassment and bullying by one man left him …
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Opinion/Commentary
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Josh Bornstein on how big companies are taking away employees’ private rights
By Michelle Grattan, University of Canberra Governments around the world are battling to regulate big tech companies. As the world becomes more interconnected, people are increasingly aware of the vast, …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsConstructive DismissalFeatured
Arbitrator dismisses grievances against City of Toronto, citing jurisdiction limits on post-employment claims
An arbitrator has dismissed two grievances brought by a former employee of the City of Toronto who alleged harassment and constructive dismissal during and after his employment. The ruling, issued …
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Tierney Read Grieve has joined Toronto-based Turnpenney Milne LLP as managing director. “Our little team continues to grow,” said Catherine Milne, a founding partner of the firm, in a LinkedIn …