The Alberta Labour Relations Board has ruled that a disciplinary action complaint filed by a former employee of Capital Power Corporation will be remitted back to Occupational Health and Safety …
2024
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FeaturedSexual HarassmentWorkplace Violence
Labour board sides with Dalhousie University in appeal over OHS compliance orders
The Nova Scotia Labour Board has sided with Dalhousie University, overturning two compliance orders issued by an Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Officer. The orders, which were part of a …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Indigenous cop in Toronto has human rights claim dismissed, tribunal says WSIB already dealt with issues
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has dismissed a complaint by a female Indigenous Toronto Police Service constable, who alleged her employer discriminated against her on the basis of race, …
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Mental HealthOpinion/Commentary
When employees are in distress, management can’t be ‘on break’
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberIf you’ve ever worked in retail, you know you can count on one thing: People are unpredictable. For every kind customer that walks through the door, there’s another who’s rude, …
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Cannabis shop worker awarded mental health benefits in wake of interaction with hostile customers
The Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT) of British Columbia has upheld a previous decision to grant compensation to a worker for the aggravation of a pre-existing mental health disorder caused …
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FeaturedJust Cause
Realtor had cause to terminate agent who threatened violence, called owner ‘sniveling idiot’: Court
The Ontario Superior Court has ruled that real estate brokerage Cabin Country Realty Ltd. had just cause to terminate one of its long-time agents, citing a pattern of misconduct including …
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ImmigrationWorkplace News
Nova Scotia premier challenges Ottawa’s plan to send asylum seekers to province
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has firmly rejected a federal government proposal to send nearly 6,000 asylum seekers to the province, citing concerns about capacity and the potential impact on …
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The Government of British Columbia has appointed two new judges to the Provincial Court, aiming to maintain consistent and timely access to justice across the province. The newly appointed judges, …
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FeaturedLegal Costs
Former worker at Gibson Building Supplies awarded $6,000 in legal costs following wrongful dismissal case
A former worker at Gibson Building Supplies has been awarded $6,000 in legal costs by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice following a wrongful dismissal case. This decision follows an …
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B.C. tribunal orders new investigation, citing lack of fair opportunity to respond to findings
The B.C. Employment Standards Tribunal has ordered a new investigation into the complaints of a salesperson against her former employer, Bioriginal Food & Science Corp. The tribunal found a breach …