The Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board has dismissed an application from a former Bird Construction employee who alleged his union failed to fairly represent him after he was fired for alleged …
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An employee who was fired after bringing a bottle of alcohol to his workplace has been denied Employment Insurance (EI) benefits, with the Social Security Tribunal of Canada ruling the …
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Worker’s psychological injury claim denied due to lack of qualifying events
The Appeals Commission for Alberta Workers’ Compensation has dismissed a worker’s appeal for compensation related to a psychological injury, finding that none of the 12 reported workplace events met t… …
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PREMIUM Employer denied cost transfer request in claim tied to WCB rehab provider’s alleged negligence
An Alberta employer has failed in its attempt to shift workers’ compensation claim costs onto a rehabilitation service provider, after the Appeals Commission ruled the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) policies… …
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Brookfield justified in firing community manager for conflict of interest, court finds
An Alberta court has upheld Brookfield Residential (Alberta) LP’s decision to dismiss a community manager for cause, finding the employee participated in a supplier’s incentive program and breached co… Free …
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PREMIUM Webinar: Weaponization of Workplace Policies – Strategies to Mitigate Risks and Foster Safe Environments
Your workplace harassment and safety policies were designed to protect employees—but what happens when they become weapons against your organization? The hidden threat every HR leader needs to know: Well-intentioned policies… …
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Ontario lawyer suspended 8 months for sexually harassing client
An Ontario lawyer has been suspended for eight months and ordered to pay $5,000 in costs after being found guilty of sexually harassing a vulnerable client through inappropriate messages and …
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
Tribunal upholds withdrawal of $400K sexual harassment case pursued without victim’s consent
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has denied a request to reconsider its decision allowing a complainant to withdraw two sexual harassment applications that were filed on her behalf without …
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Employment ContractsFeaturedWrongful Dismissal
CEO awarded $184,000 after company fails to pay severance owed in employment contract
A former chief executive officer has been awarded more than $184,000 in damages after his employer failed to pay the severance outlined in his employment contract, according to an Ontario …
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PREMIUM Employee who discussed retirement for two years loses wrongful dismissal claim
A British Columbia Supreme Court has ruled that an employee who discussed retirement plans with his employer for nearly two years voluntarily resigned rather than being wrongfully dismissed, even though… …