A former employee in the IT department at Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL) was not constructively dismissed, the Court of King’s Bench for Alberta has ruled. The judge found that …
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Legal News
Five judges appointed across various courts in Manitoba by Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
In a significant reshuffle of the Manitoba judiciary, the Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced the appointment of five judges across different courts in …
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In a move emphasizing transparency, merit, and diversity, the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Hon. Arif Virani, announced the appointment of Leanne M. O’Leary as a …
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Canada’s Minister of Justice and Attorney General, the Honourable Arif Virani, announced the appointment of Mia Manocchio as a Judge of the Nunavut Court of Justice. “I wish Justice Manocchio …
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Legal News
New judicial appointments announced in Ontario, highlighting emphasis on diversity and merit
The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Honourable Arif Virani, announced a series of judicial appointments, further reinforcing the federal government’s commitment to transparency, diversity, and merit …
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FeaturedMental HealthSexual Harassment
Former tow truck dispatcher awarded $14,000 after tribunal rules she was sexually harassed by co-worker
A former employee at a towing company in Surrey, B.C., was sexually harassed by her co-worker, the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has ruled. She was awarded a total of $14,000, …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & SafetyWrongful Dismissal
Labour board rejects Teva Canada’s bid to dismiss reprisal case from worker it fired over alleged lockout/tagout policy violation
An employee of Teva Canada, terminated for allegedly violating the company’s lockout/tagout safety policy, will have his case move forward, according to a recent decision by the Ontario Labour Relatio… …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Federal government pledges additional $73 million to boost employment for persons with disabilities
The Canadian government has announced an additional $73 million in funding under the Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities (OF) to support 31 new projects aimed at bolstering workplace inclusion …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedJust Cause
Bruce Power had cause to fire manager for schedule manipulation, policy breaches: Arbitrator
Bruce Power was justified in firing a unionized manager who allegedly made changes to his schedule, and that of his crew, to receive compensation they were not entitled to, among …
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Justice James A. Hunter has been named the new Chief Justice of the Alberta Court of Justice, effective from September 1. Hunter will serve a seven-year term, succeeding outgoing Chief …