A former Apple Canada store manager has been given the green light to sue the tech giant in court for constructive dismissal and related damages by Ontario’s Workplace Safety And …
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Indigenous teacher who claims white colleague threatened her over anti-racism work to get full hearing: Tribunal
A human rights complaint filed by an Indigenous teacher with the Vancouver School Board (VSB), who alleged she was threatened by a white co-worker in connection with her anti-racism work …
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Alberta’s government has announced the appointment of Justice Tracy Davis as the assistant chief justice in the Alberta Court of Justice in Calgary, effective July 2. This appointment fills a …
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Despite no signed agreement, Court of Appeal upholds ruling that contract existed between financial advisors
The Ontario Court of Appeal has upheld a Superior Court decision in the case of Farrell v. Riley, confirming that a binding contract existed between two investment advisors despite the …
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
Worker who developed fear of men after boss sexually harassed her awarded $80K by HRTO
A worker who was sexually harassed by her boss, leading to panic attacks, insomnia, and a general fear of men, has been awarded nearly $80,000 by the Human Rights Tribunal …
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Federal Court upholds denial of EI benefits to unvaccinated B.C. public sector worker who lost job to misconduct
The Federal Court has weighed in on another case of a worker who was denied Employment Insurance (EI) benefits after losing their job to misconduct for refusing to comply with …
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A prominent Canadian employment lawyer, L.S., is facing disciplinary action from the Law Society of Ontario for his aggressive tactics against dissatisfied clients, according to an exclusive report published by …
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Professional Misconduct
Vernon, B.C., lawyer suspended 5 months for misappropriating client funds, accounting violations
The Law Society of British Columbia has suspended S.D., a practicing lawyer in Vernon, B.C., for five months due to multiple instances of professional misconduct, including the misappropriation of client …
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Workplace News
What employers need to know about Ontario’s new requirements for recruiting and staffing firms
By Mary McIninch On Canada Day 2024, Ontario’s Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development will implement changes to elevate industry standards and protect workers across the province. With …
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Employment ContractsFeaturedLegal Costs
Fresh consideration and legal costs: Court of Appeal finds second contract valid in case against PearTree Securities
The Court of Appeal for Ontario has upheld the decision of the Superior Court in the case of Giacomodonato v. PearTree Securities Inc., ruling there was fresh consideration in a …