Unifor has taken formal steps to initiate a conciliation process on behalf of workers at Marine Atlantic, citing the employer’s reluctance to engage in meaningful negotiations. Representing employees through Locals …
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2024
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The Ontario government has officially announced the addition of five new justices to the Ontario Court of Justice, set to take their positions on April 11, 2024. These appointments reflect …
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Legal NewsPeople on the Move
Karen Perron appointed Associate Judge to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice
The Ontario government has confirmed the appointment of Associate Justice Karen Perron to the Superior Court of Justice, effective April 11, 2024. Associate Justice Perron, a distinguished member of the …
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Workplace News
Concerning customer behaviour has Kirkland Lake, Ont., considering new customer code of conduct
By Marissa Lentz | TimminsToday.com Some concerning customer behaviour has Kirkland Lake considering a new code of conduct policy. Created to help municipal staff determine responses to unwanted behaviours and outline …
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Constructive DismissalFeatured
B.C. worker, upset over loss of company vehicle for commuting, hits dead end in his ESA appeal
A worker in British Columbia who issued an ultimatum to his employer after he lost the use of a company vehicle for commuting purposes, and claimed constructive dismissal, is not …
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Featured
Alberta court grants injunction to stop former employees, directors of SHAC Solutions from starting rival company
In a significant legal battle involving trade secrets and fiduciary duties, the Alberta Court of King’s Bench has granted an interlocutory injunction against former employees and directors of SHAC Solutions …
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Employment ContractsFeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Decor store manager at Arista Homes awarded eight months’ notice, termination provision ruled unenforceable by Ontario court
A former decor store manager at Arista Homes has been awarded eight months’ notice after the Ontario Superior Court of Justice ruled she had been wrongfully dismissed from her job. …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Moncton Honda didn’t violate collective agreement by giving alternate day off for Remembrance Day: Arbitrator
Moncton Honda did not violate its collective agreement when it decided to shut its doors on Remembrance Day in 2023, offering its employees a day off in July 2024 as …
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Lorin Birnie has joined Vancouver-based Virgin Law Group as human resources manager. “Lorin has spent her career in law and appreciates the unique environment in which law firms operate in …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedJust Cause
Toronto hospital justified in firing nurse who deliberately underdosed medication to patient: Arbitrator
A Toronto hospital was justified in firing a nurse who deliberately administered a lower dose of medication than prescribed by a doctor, but her conduct did not rise to the …