The Manitoba government has announced a new mandate requiring public sector organizations in the province to enhance accessibility in information and communication. Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine, who is also responsible …
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Ontario proposes enhanced WSIB coverage for firefighters, reducing eligibility requirements for cancer, heart injuries and PTSD
The Ontario government has announced plans to introduce legislation that, if passed, would bring significant enhancements to the benefits and protections afforded to both wildland and municipal firefighters under the …
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Former Scotiabank mortgage specialist awarded $900,000 in defamation case after he was accused of fraud
A former Bank of Nova Scotia mortgage development manager has been awarded more than $900,000 in a defamation case against his former employer, culminating a legal battle that spanned over …
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Unifor rallies for $10 million in owed severance, termination pay at Wescast plant in Ontario
Unifor members assembled in a protest outside the Wescast Industries plant in Wingham on Thursday, calling for the company to fulfill its obligations for severance and termination pay. The dispute …
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HR Law Canada has covered quite a few rulings over the last year dealing with workers who were denied employment insurance (EI) benefits because they lost their jobs due to …
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Miller Thomson has announced the creation of its new Technology, Intellectual Property, and Privacy Law Group. This initiative aims to enhance client services in managing and securing intellectual property, as …
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Westpower Equipment Ltd. has been ordered to pay a $330,000 fine after pleading guilty to a charge related to a fatal accident at a Calgary job site. The decision was …
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B.C. Labour Relations Board upholds termination of professor who filed false sexual harassment allegations
A university professor, fired after filing a false sexual harassment complaint against a female colleague, has lost his bid to challenge the arbitration ruling that led to his dismissal. The …
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Nova Scotia court says it doesn’t have jurisdiction in defamation case involving unionized workers who witnessed shooting
The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia has ruled that it does not have jurisdiction to hear a defamation and negligent conduct claim brought by two unionized employees — who allegedly …
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Ontario cabinet maker who sued employer over injuries has case tossed, court says WSIB has exclusive jurisdiction
An Ontario Superior Court judge has dismissed a lawsuit by a former cabinet maker against a numbered corporation, ruling there is no genuine issue requiring a trial and that the …