An arbitrator has dismissed two grievances filed by the Ontario Nurses Association (ONA) on behalf of a nurse who had been terminated by Age Care Royal Oak Long Term Care …
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Prince Edward Island’s minimum wage will rise from $15.40 to $16 per hour beginning October 1, following a recommendation from the Employment Standards Board. The increase comes as part of …
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Workers in Prince Edward Island will soon be entitled to paid sick leave under new amendments to the province’s Employment Standards Act, which come into effect on October 1. The …
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Smita Joshi appointed chair of Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission
Dr. Smita Joshi has been named the new Chairperson of the Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Commission, officially taking the role on April 19, 2024. Her appointment was recognized by …
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B.C. tribunal rejects construction site supervisor’s toxic work environment allegations
The Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT) of British Columbia has dismissed a worker’s appeal alleging prohibited action by his employer, upholding an earlier decision by the Workers’ Compensation Board (WorkSafeBC). …
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Duty of fair representation complaint against CAPE dismissed by board for being untimely
A duty of fair representation complaint against the Canadian Association of Professional Employees (CAPE) has been dismissed by the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board (FPSLREB) because it …
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Restaurant supervisor’s sexual harassment complaint against UBC Alma Mater Society can proceed: Tribunal
The B.C. Human Rights Tribunal has ruled that a sexual harassment complaint brought against the University of British Columbia’s Alma Mater Society (AMS) by a former supervisor will proceed to …
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University professor awarded $85,000 after prolonged cyberbullying campaign by former student and romantic partner
The Nova Scotia Supreme Court has awarded $85,000 in damages to a university professor who was the target of a prolonged cyberbullying campaign by a former student and romantic partner. …
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Badger Infrastructure Solutions loses bid for injunction against former manager, competitor who hired him
The Alberta Court of King’s Bench has dismissed Badger Infrastructure Solutions’ application for an interim injunction against its former area manager and his new employer, Ontario Excavac (OE). The company …
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Termination of ship’s cook for violating COVID-19 vaccination policy upheld by CIRB
The Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) has dismissed a complaint of unjust dismissal from a ship’s cook who was terminated by Lower Lakes Towing Ltd. for refusing to comply with …