A 41-year-old automotive production worker who sustained multiple injuries in two separate workplace incidents has been granted entitlement to benefits for exacerbated migraines and loss of earnings (… Free Membership …
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FeaturedLegal Costs
Lawyer accused of ‘solicitor negligence’ in wrongful dismissal case awarded more than $50,000 in costs by Ontario court
A lawyer and law firm in Ontario have been awarded more than $50,000 in legal costs in a case where the plaintiff alleged solicitor negligence in a wrongful dismissal case. …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Alberta Labour Relations Board declines Pembina’s request to dismiss flex benefits complaint from Unifor in wake of acquisition
The Alberta Labour Relations Board has decided not to dismiss an unfair labour practice complaint brought by Unifor against Pembina Gas Infrastructure (PGI). This preliminary ruling emerged from a con… …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Diverse group of advocates shortlisted for 2023 Newfoundland and Labrador Human Rights Awards
A group of dedicated individuals, each championing human rights in their own unique way, have been shortlisted for the prestigious 2023 Human Rights Awards in Newfoundland and Labrador. The announcement …
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Martin Denyes has been named the new firm managing partner of Fasken. For the past 13 years, Denyes has served as managing partner of the firm’s Ontario Region, with responsibility …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Ontario to introduce legislation aiming to enhance justice for crime victims and boost community safety”
The Ontario government is poised to present the Enhancing Access to Justice Act, 2023, today. This new legislation, if enacted, promises to streamline the process for crime victims to seek …
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Constructive DismissalFeatured
New Brunswick company granted permanent injunction against former IT worker who took hard drive, joined competitor
Unipco has won a permanent injunction, via summary judgement, preventing one of its former IT employees from sharing confidential information about the company. It’s a complicated tale involving a mis… …
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FeaturedProfessional MisconductSexual Harassment
Toronto lawyer suspended for three months after berating, sexually harassing colleague
A Toronto lawyer has been suspended for three months by the Law Society of Ontario’s Tribunal Hearing Division following a finding of professional misconduct. The Tribunal concluded that the lawyer, …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Arbitrator overturns dismissals of three workers on LTD at Trigon Pacific Terminals
An arbitrator in British Columbia has overturned the dismissal of three unionized workers at Trigon Pacific Terminals who were on long-term disability (LTD) for more than two years. The case, …
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Professional Misconduct
New Brunswick man fined $50,000 for using fabricated professional engineer’s seal: PEO
By Professional Engineers Ontario The Ontario Court of Justice at Kitchener has fined a New Brunswick man $50,000 for using a fabricated professional engineer’s seal in the course of performing “inspections” and “non-destructive tests” of …