The realm of labour and employment law in Canada has witnessed a dynamic year in 2023, marked by landmark rulings and significant legal developments. From groundbreaking arbitration decisions to pivo… …
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Arbitration/Labour Relations
Former City of Calgary worker’s DFR complaint against CUPE dismissed as labour board notes grievance process can take ‘significant time’
The Alberta Labour Relations Board dismissed a duty of fair representation complaint by a former City of Calgary employee against the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 38. The complainant, …
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FeaturedSmall Claims Court
No dough for fired B.C. bakery worker: Court dismisses wrongful dismissal claim, leaves unpaid wages fight to Employment Standards Branch
In a recent small claims court decision by the British Columbia Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT), a dispute over wrongful termination and unpaid wages was addressed, leading to a dismissal of …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
IBM Canada, former worker square off over settlement agreement as court bemoans ‘disproportionate’ waste of judicial resources
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has extended the deadline for cross-examinations in a wrongful dismissal case involving a dispute over a settlement agreement, but it noted that the case …
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FeaturedSmall Claims CourtWrongful Dismissal
Adastra Labs granted deferral in human rights complaint from former worker who is also suing it for wrongful dismissal
The British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal has decided to defer a complaint brought by a former Adastra Labs worker. The complaint, filed in December 2021, alleges that Adastra Labs discriminated …
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Fourteen Saskatchewan lawyers are being recognized with the King’s Counsel (K.C.) designation this year for their contributions to the legal profession and public service across the province. “I am very pleased …
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The Ontario Court of Justice is set to welcome four new judges effective December 28, 2023, a move announced by the Ontario government. This latest appointment includes Justices Mikolaj Bernard …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Engineer fired without cause via courier, accused of taking kickbacks and even potentially murder, awarded nearly $600,000
A 69-year-old professional engineer who was fired without notice via a courier-delivered letter and accused of possibly being involved in the death of the company’s founder has been awarded 24 …
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Legal NewsPeople on the Move
Hani Shamsi joins Toronto’s Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP as an associate
Hani Shamsi is joining Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP in Toronto as an associate. “Hani will be representing both employers and employees in labour and employment law,” the firm said …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Service Canada enhances SIN access for international students and workers with online applications and airport services
Canada is streamlining the process for international students and temporary foreign workers to acquire their Social Insurance Number (SIN), the crucial 9-digit number required for employment and accessing various government …