British Columbia has announced that it is set to introduce legislation this fall to facilitate the recognition of international credentials. This comes ahead of a scheduled fair credentials town hall …
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FeaturedLegal News
TD Bank facing $500 million class-action over vacation, public holiday pay for mortgage specialists
Toronto Dominion Bank is under scrutiny after a class action lawsuit was filed alleging that the bank failed to compensate its mobile mortgage specialists properly for vacation and public holiday …
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
Former server at Charlottetown restaurant awarded $15,000 for sexual harassment, employer ordered to train staff
A former server at Smitty’s Family Restaurant in Charlottetown has been awarded $15,000 after she was exposed to ongoing and continuous sexual harassment in her workplace. The server, KM, worked …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
B.C. court allows worker with MS to challenge release agreement amidst discrimination claims
A court in British Columbia has decided to let a worker’s human rights complaint against his previous employer move forward, even though he had signed a release preventing further legal …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedSexual Harassment
Lawsuit from CSIS agent tossed by B.C. court after it rules FPSLRA grievance process is proper forum
A lawsuit brought forward by a former Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) employee, Jane Doe, alleging sexual assault and workplace harassment by a colleague referred to as “Individual E,” h… …
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FeaturedLegal Costs
‘Reprehensible conduct’: B.C. employer awarded special costs after wrongful dismissal trial stretches to 23 days
The Supreme Court of British Columbia has awarded special costs to an employer following a protracted wrongful dismissal battle. Batten Industries was granted 80% of its special costs after the …
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Four legal positions have made the list of hottest jobs for 2024, according to new data from Robert Half. It listed law clerk; legal administrator; legal assistant; and lawyers with …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
BRP contests Quebec board’s claims of underpaying relocated workers from Mexico
BRP, the manufacturer behind popular products like Sea-Doos and Ski-Doos, is contesting claims made by Quebec’s workplace health and safety board that it violated labour laws by underpaying workers it …
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FeaturedProfessional MisconductSexual Harassment
Veteran Ontario lawyer faces disciplinary action for sexual harassment, unprofessional correspondence with clients
A lawyer with 41 years’ experience is facing discipline from the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) after he admitted to inappropriate behaviour, including talking about “hookers” in front of his …
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FeaturedProfessional Misconduct
Toronto psychologist faces suspension, reprimand for drinking on job, sexual abuse of patient
A Toronto psychologist has had his license suspended, and is facing a reprimand, for allegations of professional misconduct that included inappropriate physical conduct with a patient and practising u… Free …