Canada Post was justified in firing worker for cause who an arbitrator described as “generally agreeable” and a good worker because of a pattern of conduct and speech that were …
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B.C. worker who claimed company president called him ‘old as dirt’ before termination has human rights claim dismissed
A 70-year-old worker who claimed he was fired because of his age after the president of his company allegedly said he was “old as dirt” and “ought to be retiring …
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Opinion/Commentary
Joey Votto’s handwritten apology to baseball fans shows the pen is mightier than the bat
By Hetty Roessingh, University of Calgary The importance of cursive handwriting is a hot topic of debate within the world of educators. Now, a popular athlete has inadvertently become a …
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Toronto-based Monkhouse Law has welcomed two new associates to its practice. Andrew Monkhouse, managing partner, made the announcement in a LinkedIn post. Joining the firm are Emily Kim and Taiwo …
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Workplace News
Unifor calls for all-party support in Nova Scotia of opposition NDP bill that would ban use of replacement workers
Unifor is calling for all political parties in Nova Scotia to lineup behind legislation from the NDP that would amend the Trade Union Act and ban the use of replacement …
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Toronto bakery Breadsource Corporation fined $57K for workplace safety regulations
Breadsource Corporation, located at 1820 Ellesmere Rd., in Toronto has been fined $57,000 following a workplace incident where a worker sustained injuries. Justice of the Peace Grace Lin issued the …
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Workplace News
British Columbia enhances Provincial Nominee Program to aid international workers and curb exploitation
In a recent move by the government, British Columbia is set to reform its Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) to provide clearer pathways for international workers while combating exploitation by …
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By John Chilibeck | The Daily Gleaner New Brunswick is making training mandatory for new truck drivers, six years after 16 people on the Humboldt Broncos hockey team bus were killed …
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By Maggie Macintosh | Winnipeg Free Press Manitoba Teachers’ Society executives have not ruled out an investigation to hold whistleblowers accountable for exposing employee concerns about the head office’s “toxic” environment, …
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Opinion/Commentary
Amid growth in AI writing tools, this course teaches future lawyers and other professionals to become better editors
By Patrick Barry, University of Michigan Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching. Title of Course: “Editing and Advocacy” What prompted the …