By Michael Z. Green, Texas A&M University The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Starbucks in a case that could make it harder for a federal agency to enforce …
2024
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Legal NewsPeople on the Move
Matthew Badrov joins Littler as partner, third key addition in Toronto in recent months
Labour and employment lawyer Matthew Badrov is joining Littler as a partner. “I’m thrilled to finally be able to share the news that I’m moving my practice to Littler LLP,” …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
OLRB rules against solicitor-client privilege claim in long-term care dispute
The Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) ruled that a portion of a document central to a labour relations case involving the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Trillium Health Partners, …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Nuclear engineer fired for inability to work respectfully with colleagues, not as reprisal for harassment complaint: Board
AECOM Nuclear Services Canada (ACNS) did not engage in illegal reprisals when it fired an engineer who filed a harassment complaint against a supervisor under workplace safety legislation, the Ontario …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Admin assistant at trucking firm has decades-old workplace injury claim dismissed by WSIAT
Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT) has denied a worker’s appeal for compensation relating to physical injuries and mental stress, concluding that the evidence presented did not establish …
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Workplace News
Victims of workplace harassment, sexual violence can get free legal counsel in Quebec
Quebec has announced $2.4 million over four years to cover the legal expenses for people who file claims of psychological harassment or sexual violence in the workplace. Read full details …
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Workplace News
Changes to Saskatchewan’s workers’ comp legislation will expand coverage, simplify processes: Province
A number of significant amendments to Saskatchewan’s Workers’ Compensation Act are coming into effect on Oct. 1, 2024, including changes designed to expand occupational disease coverage and streamline various administrative …
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FeaturedLegal CostsSexual Harassment
SNC Lavalin manager denied special costs after sexual harassment case against him dismissed
The Supreme Court of British Columbia has denied a request for special costs by a manager at ProTrans BC Operations and SNC Lavalin who was accused of sexual harassment by …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
RCMP can’t be held liable in grievance filed by newly formed police union in Surrey, B.C.: Arbitrator
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) cannot be held liable in a grievance brought forward by the Surrey Police Union (SPU), an arbitrator has ruled. The grievance, filed by the …
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Monkhouse Law Employment Lawyers has added three paralegal interns to its team. “We are excited to add three talented legal professionals to our team: Yasmine Omar, Natasha Kabrit and Julia …