A British Columbia employer has lost its appeal of a prohibited action finding after a tribunal determined it fired a worker in retaliation for reporting carbon monoxide concerns to WorkSafeBC …
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Poorly worded termination clause leaves Calgary energy company liable for share damages
A senior geological advisor wrongfully dismissed by a Calgary-based energy company is entitled to damages for share awards that would have vested during her reasonable notice period, the Court of …
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PREMIUM B.C. Court of Appeal upholds firing of poultry worker who broke COVID rules
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An Ottawa hair salon worker who posted a social media video announcing he was joining a competing salon “this week” — weeks before his resignation notice period was set to …
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B.C. miner’s constructive dismissal case sent to trial over conflicting pay evidence
A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has dismissed a worker’s application for summary trial in a constructive dismissal dispute against a mining company, finding that conflicting evidence on key fac… …
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The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission has appointed three new commissioners to two-year terms. Commissioners meet six times a year and are responsible for setting the commission’s strategic directio… Free …
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The New Brunswick Human Rights Commission is accepting nominations for its 2026 Human Rights Awards through May 31. The awards recognize individuals and organizations whose work has advanced human rig… …
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Caretaker’s wrongful dismissal claim struck against property manager, tenant board and volunteers
A Manitoba court has struck a wrongful dismissal and breach of contract lawsuit in its entirety against a property management company’s senior manager, a tenants association, and two volunteer board …
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Court sets aside default noting against Nipawin Hawks directors in wrongful dismissal case
A Saskatchewan court has set aside a noting for default against seven directors of a junior hockey team, finding their lawyer’s failure to file defences — not the directors themselves …
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Ontario overhauls privacy and cyber security rules for schools, hospitals and public sector
Ontario is requiring hospitals, school boards and other public sector organizations to meet new cyber security standards under sweeping changes to the province’s access and privacy framework — the fir… …