A woman who was fired after asking to work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic in an effort to protect her diabetic husband has been awarded more than $60,000 in …
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Featured
Human rights complaint against ISSBC proceeding after Afghani-born Muslim worker alleges decade of discrimination
A complaint from a worker who alleged she faced a decade of discrimination in her job at the Immigrant Services Society of British Columbia (ISSBC) will largely proceed to a …
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FeaturedPrivacy
Former City of Vancouver worker’s request to hide her identity in disability complaint rejected by tribunal
The British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal has denied a former City of Vancouver employee’s request to have her identity anonymized in her ongoing case against the city, ruling that her …
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An arbitrator has ruled that Iron Forming Inc. cannot recall a witness or consult with him during ongoing cross-examination in a case concerning the alleged harassment and wrongful termination of …
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The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission is calling for nominations for its 2024 Human Rights Awards, an annual event that recognizes individuals and groups making strides in advancing human rights …
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Justice Annik Sonia Wills has been appointed to the Ontario Court of Justice, with her new role set to take effect on September 26, 2024, the Ontario government announced. Called …
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Opinion/CommentaryPrivacy
Workers who file legal complaints should not be allowed to hide their identity, barring exceptional circumstances
The recent decision by the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal in Ng v. City of Vancouver (No.2) highlights an ongoing and contentious debate: the balance between an individual’s right to …
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ImmigrationWorkplace News
Changes to Temporary Foreign Worker Program set to take effect in late September
The federal government has announced additional details and next steps regarding upcoming changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program, set to take effect on September 26, 2024. These adjustments, …
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A tribunal has dismissed a claim by The International Union of Operating Engineers – Local 882 seeking compensation for a set of winter tires from a former employee, ruling that …
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Opinion/Commentary
‘Right to disconnect’ laws are a step toward healthier, more productive and more inclusive workplaces
By Fiona McQuarrie, University of The Fraser Valley In August, Australia joined Ontario, France and several European and Latin American countries in passing a “right to disconnect” law. This law …