An Alberta Court of Justice has ruled that WestJet wrongfully dismissed an accountant who refused to comply with the company’s COVID-19 vaccination policy after her religious exemption request was denied. …
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Linda Zarzeczny appointed as vice chairperson to Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board
Saskatchewan’s Labour Relations Board has appointed Linda Zarzeczny, K.C. as vice chairperson for a five-year term that began April 30, 2025. Zarzeczny joins chairperson Kyle McCreary and vice-chairperson Carol Kraft …
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CIBC Wood Gundy wins enforcement of settlement in whistleblower dispute with former advisor
The British Columbia Supreme Court has ruled that a settlement agreement remains enforceable despite a former investment advisor’s claims of fraud, upholding a financial institution’s claim for outstanding settlement payments. …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Alberta tribunal dismisses former Amazon worker’s appeal in termination case involving safety concerns
A recent Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Appeal Body decision has dismissed an employee’s second appeal claiming his termination from Amazon Data Services Canada Inc. violated provincial safety legislation, finding …
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Court affirms arbitration award on bumping rights in SaskTel dispute with Unifor
A Saskatchewan court has dismissed a judicial review application from SaskTel, upholding an arbitrator’s decision that expands employees’ bumping rights during surplus declarations. The Court of King’s Bench ruling affirms …
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The Federal Court has struck down a proposed class action filed by RCMP officers who alleged their privacy rights were violated when radio communications were recorded without their consent during …
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Dog kennel worker awarded $5K after tribunal rules group chat venting was not resignation
The British Columbia Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT) has ruled that an employee who was fired without cause is entitled to five weeks of pay despite the employer’s assertion that the …
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ONA can’t keep mistaken wage increase after Ontario’s Bill 124 struck down: Arbitrator
An Ontario arbitrator has dismissed a union grievance after finding that a wage reopener agreement containing an additional year of increases beyond what was intended could be rectified due to …
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Hospital’s failure to provide written reasons for probation termination breached agreement, but decision stands
An Ontario arbitrator has found that Almonte General Hospital breached its collective agreement by failing to provide written reasons for releasing a probationary nurse, but determined the breach did not …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedSexual Harassment
OPG’s site ban policy upheld against grievance challenge from employee of subcontractor
A grievance filed against Ontario Power Generation (OPG) by a union representing a worker who received a permanent site ban has been dismissed by the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB), …