The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) has denied a request for reconsideration by RayDaniel Salon & Spa and its owner regarding a previous ruling that found them liable for …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Arbitrator overturns termination of Edmonton crane operator in workplace harassment case
An arbitrator has overturned the dismissal of a crane operator at Sterling Crane in Edmonton who was fired for making a sexist comment in the workplace. Arbitrator Mia Norrie found …
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CRA worker who alleged age discrimination over degree requirement loses case at Federal Court
A Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) worker, who alleged age discrimination because a job posting required a degree that was not common when he graduated university in 1975, has had his …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Inflation fight: Nova Scotia’s top court restores arbitrator’s wage award for ambulance workers
The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal has overturned a provincial Supreme Court decision and reinstated the original wage award set by an arbitration board for EMC Emergency Medical Care Inc. …
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Former public servant’s claim of race-based discrimination against Privy Council Office dismissed
The Federal Court has dismissed a judicial review application filed by a former public servant against the Privy Council Office (PCO). The case centered on allegations of systemic discrimination in …
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Saskatchewan Court of Appeal upholds dismissal of employee’s retirement compensation claim against Kelturn Drywall
The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has dismissed a worker’s appeal against his former employer, Kelturn Drywall Ltd., affirming the lower court’s decision that the company was not obligated to make …
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The Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT) of British Columbia has ordered Speedy Consolidated Inc. to pay about $4,500 to a former truck driver for unpaid wages and associated costs. The driver …
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Mechanic from Mexico who faced demand for wage repayment, threats of deportation awarded $60K by OLRB
A mechanic from Mexico who was fired after he resisted a demand for repayment of a portion of his wages, and was threatened with deportation, has been awarded more than …
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Occupational Health & SafetyWorkplace News
Sonic Coating Solutions fined $350K by Alberta court following workplace fatality
An industrial painting and coating company in Alberta, Sonic Coating Solutions Inc., has been fined $350,000 following a workplace fatality that occurred in October 2021. The penalty was imposed by …
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The Alberta government has appointed three new justices to the Alberta Court of Justice. The appointments include two justices in Edmonton and one in the central region. The newly appointed …