The Federal Court has dismissed a judicial review application brought by a former long-haul truck driver who was denied Employment Insurance benefits after resigning from his job, finding the Social …
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FuelCell Energy worker loses human rights complaint after rejecting $15K settlement
The Human Rights Tribunal of Alberta has upheld the dismissal of a human rights complaint filed by a former FuelCell Energy worker who alleged discrimination on multiple grounds, finding she …
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Worker fired after calling 911 over forklift fumes wins prohibited action ruling against B.C. employer
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 …