The City of Leduc in Alberta has reached a settlement in a class-action lawsuit over workplace misconduct, including sexual harassment and sexual assault. The Calgary-based law firm of Burnet, Duckwor… …
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Humber College in Toronto bestowed eight honorary degrees to deserving recipients as part of its Spring 2023 Convocation ceremonies. “The recipients are inspiring Canadians who have made their mark …
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Trudeau launches selection process for new Supreme Court of Canada justice in wake of Brown’s retirement
In a move to fill the vacancy left by the retirement of Justice Russell Brown, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau initiated the process of selecting the next justice of the Supreme …
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Check your spam folder: Human rights tribunal rescinds interim decision after employer claims it didn’t receive communications
Check your spam folders. That’s the message coming out of the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal after it rescinded an interim decision after the employer respondent said it didn’t receive the …
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Abuse of process: Ontario’s human rights tribunal dismisses claim from worker who received earlier payment from employer
The Ontario Human Rights Tribunal has dismissed an application alleging discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, and reprisal in the social area of employment based on sex and sexual orientation… Free Membership …
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DLA Piper (Canada) LLP has announced the arrival of David McDonald to its Calgary office, where he joins the Employment and Labour group. With a focus on employment, labour, and …
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A recent survey conducted by ADP Canada in collaboration with Maru Public Opinion indicates that the gender pay gap in Canada is slowly narrowing. However, the study reveals that working …
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Federal worker loses appeal over EI benefits due to refusal to comply with employer’s COVID-19 vaccination policy
A federal government worker, denied employment insurance (EI) benefits after he refused to get vaccinated against COVID-19, has lost his appeal. The appeal was in response to a General Division …
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The National Self-Represented Litigants Project (NSRLP) has embarked on a groundbreaking research study aimed at understanding the experiences of self-represented litigants (SRLs) in virtual hearings. This initiative, made possible by …
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Loopstra Nixon LLP, a law firm that had its beginnings in a small storefront office in Toronto, celebrated its 50th anniversary at a special event held on June 15. Founded …