The Ontario government is set to propose new legislation that aims to enhance financial support for workers injured on the job by allowing for greater increases in Workplace Safety and …
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
WestJet’s attempt to limit period in class-action lawsuit over workplace harassment denied by Supreme Court of British Columbia
The Supreme Court of British Columbia has dismissed an application by WestJet to limit the class period in a lawsuit alleging the airline breached its employment contracts regarding a harassment-free …
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Sexual HarassmentWorkplace Investigations
OLRB denies request to dismiss sexual harassment, retribution complaint from former cannabis store worker without hearing
The Ontario Labour Relations Board has denied a request to dismiss an application without a hearing from a former cannabis store worker who alleged she was subjected to sexual harassment …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Labour, pride groups call out City of Saskatoon after union leader fired – allegedly for championing gender-neutral language
Labour and advocacy groups are rallying around Jackie Morley, a former City of Saskatoon employee and union leader, who was fired from her job. Morley, an advocate for the 2SLGBTQIA+ …
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Uncategorized
Human rights claim against TTC dismissed after worker files civil suit against former employer in court
A human rights application alleging employment discrimination due to disability against the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has been dismissed by the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario because a similar case …
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Legal News
Federation of Law Societies mandates remote ID verification technology for lawyers by 2024 to combat fraud
In a move to enhance the security of legal transactions, the Federation of Law Societies has mandated that starting from January 31, 2024, lawyers must verify their clients’ identity using …
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Legal News
Law Society of Ontario announces slight decrease in fees for lawyers, paralegals for 2024
The Law Society of Ontario (LSO) has announced a slight decrease in licensing fees for lawyers and paralegals as part of its 2024 budget, which was approved on Oct. 26 …
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The Honourable Mary Moreau has been appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada, a decision met with praise and commendation from the Law Society of Alberta. Bill Hendsbee, KC, President …
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FeaturedRecommendedWrongful Dismissal
Judge rejects claim of bias in Sobeys wrongful dismissal case after declaring mistrial over photo of Charles Manson
An Ontario judge who declared a mistrial in a wrongful dismissal case against Sobeys after the plaintiff’s counsel displayed an image of Charles Manson on a computer screen has rejected …
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FeaturedSmall Claims Court
Ex-sales rep takes tire companies to small claims court over commissions; court orders audit
In a recent decision by the Small Claims Court of Nova Scotia, a former commercial sales representative claimed that Andy’s Tire, Scotia Tire, and A-1 Tires owed him unpaid commissions. …