A librarian who was terminated for failing to comply with the Toronto Public Library’s COVID-19 vaccination policy has lost her appeal for employment insurance (EI) benefits at the Federal Court. …
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Former Credential Securities advisor drops claim by $300K, wins right to pursue case under ‘simplified procedure’
A former financial advisor in Ontario has won the right to amend his 2017 lawsuit against Credential Securities Inc., allowing him to pursue his case under Simplified Procedure. The ruling …
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ImmigrationWorkplace News
CBSA investigation leads to conviction of Ontario-based immigration consultant for fraud
An Ontario woman has pled guilty to charges after she admitted to providing immigration services without proper authorization — she was neither a registered immigration consultant nor a practicing lawyer, …
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Ontario unveils latest slate of workplace changes with Working for Workers Five Act
The Ontario government has unveiled sweeping new workplace legislation — including a focus on skilled trades, removing barriers to employment for internationally trained workers, requiring menstrual p… Free Membership Required …
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FeaturedLegal NewsSexual Harassment
B.C. law student who sexually harassed victim via Snapchat allowed to continue articling, but with conditions: Tribunal
A law student, once embroiled in a sexual harassment scandal at university, has been deemed fit to join the articling program of the Law Society of British Columbia, despite serious …
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A special mediator has been appointed in British Columbia to deal with an ongoing labour dispute between unionized workers and the Hudson’s Bay Company. Harry Bains, the province’s Minister of …
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Workplace News
SaskPower urges farmers to be careful when working near power lines during seeding season
With the spring seeding season in full swing, SaskPower is urging Saskatchewan farmers to prioritize safety when working near power lines. During the key agricultural periods of seeding and harvest, …
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Richelieu Hardware Canada Ltd. has been fined $260,000 after pleading guilty to a safety violation linked to a workplace accident that seriously injured a worker, according to an announcement in …
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Effective May 17, 2024, significant amendments to The Saskatchewan Employment Act will mandate all provincially regulated workplaces in Saskatchewan to implement dedicated violence policies and prevention plans. This legislative enhancement …
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Unifor has negotiated a voluntary recognition agreement with First Student Bus, ensuring that the seniority of about 200 workers is maintained. These unionized workers, currently employed by Stock Transportation in …