The Manitoba government has announced proposed legislation that would eliminate the mandatory publication of legal name changes for two-spirit, transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse individuals in the Manitoba Gazette. This was …
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FeaturedJust Cause
Toronto cop, fired for tweeting confidential info and making vulgar comments, has dismissal upheld
The firing of a Toronto cop, accused of inappropriate social media use where she posted confidential police information and made derogatory comments about her superiors and colleagues, has been upheld… …
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Legal NewsPeople on the Move
Kiran Mangat, Jacky Xu join Vancouver-based Roper Greyell as associates
Vancouver-based Roper Greyell has welcomed two new associates, Kiran Mangat and Jacky Xu, to the firm. Kiran Mangat joins Roper Greyell with experience in employment and personal injury law, as well as in …
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
Driver accused of sexually harassing customer’s employee not entitled to EI benefits
An appeal by a former driver, accused of sexual harassment, has been denied, leaving the dismissal and disqualification from Employment Insurance (EI) benefits in place, according to a ruling by …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Funeral director, who found a new job while on layoff, did not resign and was wrongfully dismissed: Court
The former director of a funeral home in Uxbridge, Ont., has been awarded more than $4,000 after she sued her former employer for wrongful dismissal in small claims court. The …
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By Brenda Sawatzky | The Niverville Citizen In recent weeks, the NDP government announced their intent to give the minimum wage another boost, marking the fourth increase to Manitoba’s lowest wage …
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Workplace News
Meeting of the ministers: Collaborative efforts in labour policy aims to enhance workplace compliance, safety
Recent developments in Canadian labour policy spotlight the concerted efforts by federal, provincial, and territorial labour ministers to tackle key issues in workplace safety and legal compliance. Hosted by Seamus …
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Katherine Duz has joined Toronto-based Monkhouse Law as a paralegal associate. Duz is licensed by the Law Society of Ontario. She graduated from Seneca Polytechnic’s Accelerated Paralegal Program with High …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedSexual Harassment
Ontario court overturns reinstatement of GO Transit drivers fired for crude WhatsApp chats, orders new arbitration
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has overturned an arbitrator’s decision that reinstated five GO Transit bus drivers who were fired by Metrolinx after allegations of workplace harassment via What… …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedUncategorized
Nova Scotia Court of Appeal rejects nurses’ wage dispute grievance, says bargaining – not arbitration – is appropriate forum
The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union (NSGEU) over a salary dispute with the Nova Scotia Health Authority …