The Canadian government is stepping up efforts to boost workforce diversity and inclusion with a new advertising campaign aimed at encouraging the hiring of persons with disabilities. Announced by Minister …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Black Canadians still face racism at work despite progress, KPMG survey finds
Despite ongoing efforts by Canadian companies to foster more equitable and inclusive workplaces, a significant majority of Black Canadians continue to experience racism and microaggressions on the job, according to …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Ontario court rejects employer’s motion to replace witness, blasts affidavit written by articling student in wrongful dismissal case
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has rejected a motion by Open Storage to replace a witness in a wrongful dismissal case, leaving the company liable for costs. The case, …
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FeaturedMental Health
Alberta worker’s appeal for benefits for psychological injury sent back to WCB for additional investigation, re-adjudication
An Alberta worker’s appeal for compensation due to a chronic psychological injury stemming from workplace harassment and bullying has been referred back to the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) for ad… …
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Sexual Harassment
Ontario human rights case proceeding against VP, company after it failed to respond to multiple notifications
A human rights case alleging workplace discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual harassment, solicitation, advances, and sexual orientation is proceeding despite the lack of response from the accused party. …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
B.C. appoints three-person panel to review its Labour Relations Code
British Columbia has appointed a three person-panel, including a mediator and two labour and employment lawyers, to review its Labour Relations Code (LRC) and propose potential amendments. This initiative aims …
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FeaturedLegal Costs
Ex-school board employee ordered to cover full legal fees for improper liens against worker in vaccination policy fallout
An Ontario court has awarded full indemnity costs of nearly $23,000 to a group of people affiliated with the York Region District School Board who were subjected to “reprehensible” conduct …
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Legal News
Alberta invests $1.2 million in Community Justice Grant to offer alternatives to traditional court system
In a recent development aimed at enhancing access to justice in Alberta, the provincial government has announced the launch of the Alberta Community Justice Grant. With an allocation of $1.2 …
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Kelly Davis has been named chief people officer (CPO) at Gowling WLG, a newly created position within the firm. Davis brings more than two decades of expertise as a senior …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Nova Scotia health worker who said she was unfairly removed from union Facebook group has DFR complaint dismissed
A staff clerk at the Nova Scotia Health Authority who said she was unfairly removed from a union Facebook group, among other charges, has had her duty of fair representation …