An appeal by a former Alberta Energy employee, who declined a “fair and reasonable” $70,000 settlement offer, has been dismissed by the Alberta Human Rights Commission. The worker, MK, filed …
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Featured
Transgender man awarded $18,000 for discrimination he faced at NC Tractor Services – including ‘deadnaming’
A transgender man has been awarded a total of $18,000 by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal for discrimination he faced while employed at NC Tractor Services Inc. DB, who uses …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Ontario says it won’t appeal court ruling on Bill 124, plans to repeal legislation ‘in its entirety’
The Ontario government has no plans to appeal a ruling by the Ontario Court of Appeal that struck down Bill 124, the legislation it passed to curb wage increases in …
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Legal NewsPeople on the Move
Employment lawyer Lawrence Robinson named associate judge at B.C. Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of British Columbia has announced the appointment of Lawrence (Lanny) Robinson as a new associate judge. Starting from Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, Robinson will enhance the court’s …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Employer’s actions before termination might be relevant to the duty of good faith in manner of dismissal: B.C. Court of Appeal
The Court of Appeal for British Columbia has ruled that an employer’s conduct predating termination might be relevant when it comes to the duty of good faith in the manner …
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Employment ContractsFeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Ontario court awards 24 months’ notice to long-term employee with outdated contract who was terminated without cause
A 58-year-old employee at Ciena Canada has been awarded 24 months’ notice by an Ontario court after he was terminated without cause after 22 years of service. The worker, MG, …
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
Esthetician and recent immigrant who was allegedly sexually assaulted by her boss awarded $180,000 by human rights tribunal
A recent immigrant to Canada from Iran has been awarded $180,000 by a human rights tribunal after she made allegations of substantial mistreatment by her employer, including sexual assault, rape …
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Valentine’s Day always brings a heightened focus on romance and, for employers, it’s a reminder that love isn’t just in the air — it’s in the office too. That can …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Ontario Court of Appeal rules Bill 124 unconstitutional, unions hail victory for workers’ rights
In a landmark decision hailed by labour unions and health-care workers, the Ontario Court of Appeal upheld a ruling by the Ontario Superior Court that found Bill 124, a wage-suppression …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Arbitrator rules public protests by Pinnacle Hotel workers over lack of daily cleaning services are a matter for the courts, not arbitration
An arbitrator has refused to issue a ruling in a legal battle between Vancouver’s Pinnacle Hotel and its union in the wake of vocal public protests by workers who were …