A worker in New Brunswick who claimed to be suffering severe anxiety and mental health issues after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine has won a partial appeal of a ruling to …
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‘Religious beliefs’ different than ‘strongly held personal beliefs’: Tribunal rejects appeal from unvaccinated CNRL worker
A Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (CNRL) worker who was suspended without pay after refusing to comply with the company’s COVID-19 vaccination policy on religious grounds has had his case dismissed …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Nova Scotia advances towards greater accessibility following independent review
Nova Scotia is taking significant steps to enhance accessibility across the province, following the recommendations from the first independent review of its Accessibility Act, the government said. Brad Johns, the …
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Occupational Health & SafetyWorkplace Legislation/Press Releases
Manitoba to enhance road safety with new amendments to Drivers and Vehicles Act
The Manitoba government has announced proposed amendments to the Drivers and Vehicles Act aimed at bolstering road safety and consumer protection concerning heavy trailers. Justice Minister Matt Wiebe, who is …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
British Columbia introduces legislation to recover costs of public-health harms from companies
The Government of British Columbia has introduced a new act aimed at recovering the costs associated with the health impacts of harmful products on its citizens. The Public Health Accountability …
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Legal NewsPeople on the Move
Alex Treiber founds Toronto-based Treiber Law after stints on Bay Street and in New York City
Alex Treiber has set up a new law practice in Toronto, advising both employees and businesses about their workplace rights. He is a formerly exclusive business-side lawyer who has expanded …
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
Three former workers at TJ Construction Management awarded more than $320,000 for harassment, discrimination by CEO
Three former employees of TJ Construction Management have been awarded damages totaling more than $320,000 after the Human Rights Tribunal of Alberta ruled they had been subjected to gender-based hara… …
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By Jesse Boily | Town & Country News Grande Prairie MLA Nolan Dyck is pushing for legislation for Alberta to better recognize foreign credentials. He is proposing Bill 203, which would …
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
No new evidence: Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario rejects bid by former Women’s Habitat of Etobicoke to reconsider ruling
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has rejected a request to reconsider a previous ruling after the applicant claimed she had new facts related to her termination and workplace sexual …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Deadline approaching for former, current CIBC workers to submit claim in $153 million unpaid overtime class action
The deadline for former and current front-line retail employees of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) who may be eligible for compensation for unpaid overtime following a court-approved $153 …