The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal has upheld a ruling that awarded 12 months’ notice and $15,000 in aggravated damages to a seasonal landscape worker who was dismissed after 17 …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
B.C. seeks feedback on gig worker protections and pay standards
The Ministry of Labour in British Columbia is actively seeking feedback to improve working conditions for app-based ride-hailing and food-delivery workers. This call for input comes after consultation with platform …
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Legal News
Alberta doubles claim limit to $100,000 for Court of Justice in move designed to simplify, improve accessibility
Albertans can now file civil claims of up to $100,000 in the Alberta Court of Justice, a doubling of the previous limit of $50,000. This is the first time in …
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FeaturedRecommendedWrongful Dismissal
Worker’s 89-day jail term cut to 14 days of house arrest in dramatic wrongful dismissal case involving leaked documents, destroyed phone
In a dramatic wrongful dismissal case involving defiance, whistle-blowing and contempt, a former union worker who had been sentenced to three months in jail for his misconduct during the lawsuit …
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Sexual HarassmentWorkplace Legislation/Press Releases
Sexual harassment in Alberta workplaces goes virtual, survey reveals
The rise of online and remote work in Alberta has been accompanied by a troubling trend: workplace sexual harassment is moving into virtual spaces. According to a survey conducted by …
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Constructive DismissalFeatured
Tribunal dismisses human rights claim against Regional Municipality of Waterloo by former worker who made ‘bald allegations’
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) has dismissed an application against the Regional Municipality of Waterloo and one of its employees that alleged employment discrimination due to disability… Free …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Labour board pours B.C. brewery’s quality assurance staff into existing bargaining unit
In a recent ruling, the B.C. Labour Relations Board (BCLRB) granted the union’s application to include employees working in the employer’s Quality Assurance Department in the existing bargaining unit…. Free …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Millions of low-income workers to receive automatic payments of enhanced Canada Workers Benefit: Freeland
On July 28, millions of low- and modest-income Canadian workers began receiving their first automatic advance payments of the newly enhanced Canada Workers Benefit. The initiative, announced by Deputy Prime …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Worker happiness increased across the country in July: ADP Canada
In a recent report, ADP Canada’s monthly Happiness@Work Index indicates a rise in happiness levels among workers across generations and regions in July, following a decline in the previous month. …
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Legal NewsPeople on the Move
Stephanie Kalinowski joins Torys as a partner in its pensions and employment practice
Stephanie Kalinowski has joined the law firm Torys as a new partner in its pensions and employment practice. As a seasoned lawyer, Kalinowski specializes in advising employers, plan administrators, and …