An 86-year-old former scout leader, known as “Scouter Wayne,” successfully challenged Scouts Canada’s refusal to renew his volunteer position, with the court finding a breach of procedural fairness. Justice Calum …
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Legal NewsPeople on the Move
Kathryn Marshall launches new employment law firm focused on workers’ rights
Kathryn Marshall has announced the launch of her own law firm, Marshall Law, with a focus on representing employees in workplace disputes. The firm, which opened its doors today on …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Arbitrator allows paramedic’s human rights claim to proceed in Frontenac County termination grievance
An arbitrator has ruled that a grievance involving a paramedic for the County of Frontenac in Ontario, who alleged unjust termination and failure to accommodate, will proceed to consider not …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Arbitrator rules in favour of AP Infrastructure Solutions in termination pay dispute with Ironworkers in Alberta
Arbitrator Mark Asbell has dismissed a grievance filed by Ironworkers Local 805, which alleged that AP Infrastructure Solutions failed to provide adequate termination pay to a group of employees in …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Court of Appeal rejects VAC Developments’ defamation case against former worker who took his story to CTV News
The Ontario Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by VAC Developments Limited in a defamation case against a former employee who had accused the company of failing to take …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & SafetySexual Harassment
Montreal bus rider’s harassment claim against STM drivers dismissed due to lack of evidence
A Montreal bus rider’s claim against the Société de transport de Montréal (STM), alleging unacceptable behaviour and sexual harassment by drivers, has been dismissed by the Court of Quebec’s Small …
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FeaturedProfessional MisconductSexual Harassment
Winnipeg lawyer suspended for 30 days over sexual harassment at law school competition
A Winnipeg lawyer has been suspended for 30 days by the Law Society of Manitoba after admitting to sexual harassment during a law school moot competition event. The decision was …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Human rights tribunal applies ‘issue estoppel’ in case against Sarah McLachlan School of Music
In a decision issued by the Alberta Human Rights Commission, Member Jessica Gill ruled that the termination of a worker’s employment by the Sarah McLachlan School of Music was binding, …
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Occupational Health & SafetyWorkplace News
Norfolk Disposal Services fined $160,000 after worker’s death in truck accident
Norfolk Disposal Services Limited has been fined $160,000 following the death of a worker in a waste collection truck accident. The incident occurred in April 2022 in Norfolk County and …
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Occupational Health & SafetyWorkplace News
Calgary construction supervisor fined $30,000 for workplace safety violation
A Calgary construction supervisor has been fined $30,000 for his role in a workplace incident that left a worker seriously injured. Jeffrey Gross pleaded guilty to one charge under Alberta’s …