The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has denied Precision Resource Canada’s motion to strike a wrongful dismissal claim but has ordered the plaintiff — who provided trucking services to the …
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The Alberta Human Rights Tribunal has ruled in favour of a former employee of Suncor Energy Inc., in a case of discrimination based on mental disability. The decision found that …
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
Condo superintendent in Kingston, Ont., who signed release barred from human rights claim: Tribunal
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has dismissed a discrimination application filed by a former condo superintendent against Frontenac Condominium Corporation #12 (FCC) and related parties, ruling that her claims …
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The Supreme Court of Canada will not delve into a dispute between Nova Scotia and its teachers union that stretches back several years. Read the full story on our sister …
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
Workplace sexual harassment case against Back Country Tours stalled by death of respondent, $17 million estate debt
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has ordered the estate of a deceased man, accused of sexual harassment and sex-based discrimination, to clarify its bankruptcy status. The case against Back …
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Employment ContractsFeaturedWrongful Dismissal
‘Particularly egregious’: Former EA’s termination provisions ruled unenforceable, court tacks on $10K in punitive damages
Gibson Building Supplies has been ordered to pay its former executive assistant nearly $20,000 in damages, including $10,000 in punitive damages due to the employer’s violation of the Employment Standards …
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Federal Court dismisses worker’s claim against aviation company over COVID-19 vaccination policy
The Federal Court has dismissed a claim by a worker against his employer — Skyservice Business Aviation — challenging its mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. Associate Judge Kathleen Ring concluded that …
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Occupational Health & SafetyOpinion/Commentary
Gig platform workers need better health and well-being protections
By Atieh Razavi Yekta, University of British Columbia The rise of technology in the workplace, labour market deregulation and the decline in union representation have all significantly impacted the occupational …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Arbitrator rules against Lakehead University’s motion to stay grievance in sexual misconduct case
Arbitrator Larry Steinberg has denied Lakehead University’s request to stay the grievance proceedings of a tenured professor accused of sexual misconduct, allowing the case to continue as planned. The case …
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Legal NewsPeople on the Move
Alexandra Levine joins McMillan LLP’s Vancouver office as litigation, dispute resolution associate
Alexandra Levine has joined the Vancouver office of McMIllan LLP as an associate, litigation and dispute resolution. “I am pleased to share that I have started a new position as …