The Appeals Commission for Alberta Workers’ Compensation has upheld a decision granting temporary total disability (TTD) benefits to a worker who was terminated by his employer, ruling that his conduc… …
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FeaturedProfessional MisconductSexual Harassment
Law society appeal partially dismissed in sexual harassment case against Ontario lawyer
The Law Society of Ontario’s appeal regarding allegations of sexual harassment against a lawyer has been partially dismissed. The appeal panel upheld the hearing panel’s dismissal of misconduct allega… Free …
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
Tribunal denies second reconsideration in discrimination case against Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) has denied a second request for reconsideration from a former worker who alleged discrimination by the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board. Vice-chair… Free Membership …
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FeaturedJust Cause
Worker who disparaged company’s owner online, encouraged time theft not entitled to EI: Tribunal
A worker who used her employer’s messaging platform to make disrespectful comments about the company’s owner and allegedly encourage time theft lost her job due to “misconduct” and is not …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
B.C. employer not required to pay additional lost wages after administrative leave: WCAT
The Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT) has upheld a Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) decision that the employer of a deceased worker is not liable for lost wages beyond those covered …
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In the spirit of fostering a Thirst for Knowledge (TFK), the Employment Lawyers Association of Ontario (ELAO) is excited to announce a pivotal event aimed at uniting the Ontario employm… Free Membership Required …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Alberta board dismisses employer’s untimely OHS appeal over asbestos-related compliance order
The Alberta Labour Relations Board has dismissed an appeal by Sherlock Environmental Services Ltd. against an Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) compliance order, ruling that the appeal was filed be… …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Arbitration board awards wage increases, overtime changes at Ontario Health / Trillium Gift of Life Network
Arbitrator Daniel Randazzo has awarded wage increases and amended overtime provisions for employees of Ontario Health / Trillium Gift of Life Network (the Employer), following an interest arbitration … Free …
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FeaturedPrivacyWorkplace Investigations
Privacy commissioner orders Nunavut’s Department of Human Resources to release unredacted harassment reports
Nunavut’s Information and Privacy Commissioner, Graham Steele, has ruled that the Department of Human Resources (HR) improperly redacted workplace harassment investigation reports and recommended they… Free Membership Required To continue …
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Workplace News
Scaffolding company fined $350,000 following worker fatality at pulp mill near Peace River, Alta.
West Coast Scaffolding has been fined $350,000 after pleading guilty to a violation of Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act in relation to a worker’s death in June 2022. …