The Federal Court has upheld a labour adjudicator’s decision to compensate, but not reinstate, a former senior auditor at the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). This case revolved aroun… …
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Councillor in Fort Frances, Ont., resigns in protest following integrity commissioner’s report into violations of code of conduct
The Integrity Commissioner of Fort Frances, David G. Boghosian, has issued a report finding Councillor David Kircher in violation of multiple provisions of the Code of Conduct. The investigation, ini… …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedUncategorized
Fair representation case against CUPE by former hospital worker over COVID-19 vaccine policy dismissed by board
The Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) has dismissed an application filed by a worker against the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 7800, alleging a failure to represent her …
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Alberta arbitrator rules in favour of virtual hearing for Northern Lakes Regional College grievance
An arbitrator in Alberta has ruled that a grievance between Northern Lakes Regional College and the Faculty Association will proceed virtually rather than in-person. The decision was based on conside… …
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Legal News
Law societies launch 2024 articling survey to assess training, mentorship, and workplace environment
The Law Society of Alberta, in collaboration with the law societies of British Columbia, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan, as well as the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society, has announced the launch of …
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The Law Society of British Columbia Tribunal has issued a two-month suspension for lawyer Spencer Owen May, following findings of professional misconduct. The ruling, handed down on May 7, 2024, …
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Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has unveiled new measures following a comprehensive review aimed at improving support for injured foreign agricultural workers. Initiated in September 2023, the review’s …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Senior VP at marketing agency awarded $81K in case involving contractor status and unauthorized remote work
A digital marketing agency has been ordered to pay $81,436.46 to its former senior vice-president of sales following a wrongful dismissal claim and a default judgment. The court found that …
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B.C. tribunal finds no evidence in disability, sex discrimination claim against Milieu Family Services
The British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal has dismissed a complaint from a worker who alleged that her former employer discriminated against her based on physical and mental disabilities and sex, …
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Occupational Health & SafetyWorkplace News
Toronto dairy company fined $110,000 after worker suffers severe burns
Lactalis Canada Inc., a Toronto-based dairy products manufacturer, has been fined $110,000 following a workplace injury that left an employee with severe burns. The incident occurred on March 29, 2023, …