The B.C. Civil Resolution Tribunal has ordered retailer Showcase to pay a former part-time sales associate more than $2,200 after finding he was constructively dismissed following a confrontation with a… …
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Worker’s claim for living out allowance and expenses dismissed by B.C. tribunal
The B.C. Civil Resolution Tribunal has dismissed a former worker’s claim for nearly $4,000 in unpaid living out allowance and expenses following his termination from Gainer Brothers Contracting. The … …
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PREMIUM Failure to warn worker about his poor performance prior to firing costs Alberta employer 10 months’ notice
An Alberta company must pay 10 months’ salary to a product specialist it fired for cause after the court found the employer failed to provide adequate warning about performance issues.… …
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Ontario Chamber of Commerce granted intervener status in appeal over unenforceable termination clause
The Ontario Court of Appeal has granted the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) leave to intervene in a wrongful dismissal case involving Van Dolder’s Home Team, finding the appeal raises …
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PREMIUM Saskatchewan court orders new trial for Pilosio Canada in Saskatoon hospital worksite death
A Saskatchewan court has set aside the acquittal of Pilosio Canada in a workplace fatality case, ruling the trial judge erred in interpreting health and safety legislation and misapprehended key… …
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Worker’s WCB claim upheld despite employer’s concerns over drug impairment and misconduct
An Alberta employer has lost its appeal challenging the acceptance of a worker’s shoulder injury claim, despite evidence the employee had high levels of drugs in his system at the …
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New building service provider liable for common law notice after contract transition, court rules
An Ontario Superior Court judge has ruled that a new building services provider must pay common law wrongful dismissal damages to an employee of the previous contractor, establishing which company …
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PREMIUM Court awards $182,000 to unvaccinated Sensient Colors sales manager fired during pandemic
An Ontario Superior Court judge has awarded $182,822 in wrongful dismissal damages to a sales manager who was terminated for refusing to disclose her COVID-19 vaccination status to her employer.… …
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Amazon has lost its appeal of a labour board ruling that certified a union at the company’s Delta, B.C. warehouse. The B.C. Labour Relations Board dismissed Amazon’s challenge Tuesday and …
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VON ordered to pay additional $1,000 after it missed 30-day deadline to cut cheque to worker
An Ontario arbitrator has ordered the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) to pay $1,000 in damages to a worker after it failed to meet the payment deadline set out in …