There has been a significant increase in the number of sexual assaults within the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), according to new data from Statistics Canada. The 2022 Survey on Sexual …
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Ontario court refuses to grant injunction as feud percolates between online coffee sellers who used to be in business together
A feud between two parties who provide “home coffee solutions” online has shed some light into the complex world of partnership disputes within the burgeoning e-commerce market. In this case, …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Project manager at fireplace design firm awarded damages for wrongful dismissal, but court rejects his share entitlement claim
A senior project manager who was on the job for less than five months has been awarded damages for wrongful dismissal but a court rejected his argument that he was …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Nova Scotia commemorates 75 years of the universal declaration of human rights
In an historic acknowledgment of the 75th anniversary of the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Nova Scotia, led by Premier Tim Houston, has dedicated December 3-10 as Nova …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Auto worker granted workers’ compensation benefits for migraine headaches caused by accident
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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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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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 …