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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Court sets limits on questioning in dispute over former Alberta Health Service CEO’s emails
A court has established boundaries for questioning in a high-profile wrongful dismissal case involving a former health authority CEO accused of transferring confidential and privileged documents to he… Free Membership …
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FeaturedSmall Claims CourtWrongful Dismissal
Worker in Whistler, B.C., was employed by contractor, not its client: Tribunal
In a recent Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT) decision out of British Columbia, a 10-year worker’s wrongful dismissal claim was dismissed after the tribunal determined she was employed by a contractor …
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Unifor has filed a grievance against Hudson’s Bay Company alleging the retailer illegally eliminated commission pay for workers in cosmetics departments and those selling big-ticket items during its o… Free …
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Wrongful dismissal class action against Metric Modular denied certification by B.C. court
A class-action lawsuit by B.C. employees against their employer has been denied certification, with the court ruling that questions about common employer relationships typically require individualized… Free Membership Required To …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Manitoba board upholds dismissal of worker who raised safety concerns, finding no reprisal
The Manitoba Labour Board has dismissed an employee’s claim that he was terminated for raising workplace safety concerns, ruling that his dismissal was due to disrespectful and insubordinate behaviour… Free …
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Constructive DismissalFeaturedWorkplace Investigations
Appeal tossed in constructive dismissal case against City of Saskatoon over failed investigation claims
A Saskatchewan employee’s attempt to hold a city government liable for negligent investigation in her constructive dismissal case has been firmly rejected by the province’s Court of Appeal. The court …
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FeaturedPrivacy
Federal Court rules in favour of Parks Canada in privacy case involving terminated employee
A former Parks Canada employee who sought disclosure of redacted information about himself after his termination has had his application for judicial review dismissed by the Federal Court. The case …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
B.C.’s top court upholds increased notice period for pulp and paper engineer induced to leave secure job
An appeal contesting a 12-month notice period awarded to an operations specialist who had been recruited from a long-term, secure position has been dismissed by the British Columbia Court of …
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FeaturedLegal NewsProfessional Misconduct
Ontario lawyer’s licence revoked after years of misleading clients
An Ontario lawyer who repeatedly lied to clients about the status of their cases and created fictitious documents had his licence revoked by the Law Society Tribunal after it rejected …