An Alberta worker’s appeal for compensation due to a chronic psychological injury stemming from workplace harassment and bullying has been referred back to the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) for ad… …
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Sexual Harassment
Ontario human rights case proceeding against VP, company after it failed to respond to multiple notifications
A human rights case alleging workplace discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual harassment, solicitation, advances, and sexual orientation is proceeding despite the lack of response from the accused party. …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
B.C. appoints three-person panel to review its Labour Relations Code
British Columbia has appointed a three person-panel, including a mediator and two labour and employment lawyers, to review its Labour Relations Code (LRC) and propose potential amendments. This initiative aims …
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FeaturedLegal Costs
Ex-school board employee ordered to cover full legal fees for improper liens against worker in vaccination policy fallout
An Ontario court has awarded full indemnity costs of nearly $23,000 to a group of people affiliated with the York Region District School Board who were subjected to “reprehensible” conduct …
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Legal News
Alberta invests $1.2 million in Community Justice Grant to offer alternatives to traditional court system
In a recent development aimed at enhancing access to justice in Alberta, the provincial government has announced the launch of the Alberta Community Justice Grant. With an allocation of $1.2 …
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Kelly Davis has been named chief people officer (CPO) at Gowling WLG, a newly created position within the firm. Davis brings more than two decades of expertise as a senior …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Nova Scotia health worker who said she was unfairly removed from union Facebook group has DFR complaint dismissed
A staff clerk at the Nova Scotia Health Authority who said she was unfairly removed from a union Facebook group, among other charges, has had her duty of fair representation …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
McMillan LLP launches mental health program to help young lawyers in partnership with TELUS Health
McMillan LLP has partnered with TELUS Health to launch a comprehensive mental health support program for its associates nationwide. This initiative marks the first instance in Canada where a law …
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Arif Virani, federal Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, has announced a series of new appointments to the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario. Justice Patrick J. Boucher, …
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Legal News
Federal Court of Appeal welcomes new judges: Justice Elizabeth Walker and Justice Vanessa Rochester
Arif Virani, federal Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, has announced the appointment of two new judges to the Federal Court of Appeal. Justice Elizabeth Walker, previously serving …