In a recent court case centered around wrongful dismissal, the extent to which an employee is entitled to engage in a “side-hustle” during work hours was put into the spotlight. …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Phylomène Zangio appointed chair of N.B. Human Rights Commission, promises to continue advocacy for equality
In a recent leadership transition at the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission, Phylomène Zangio has been named as the new Chair, taking over from Claire Roussel-Sullivan. Zangio, a passionate advocate …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Policy 713: Human Rights Commission will continue to uphold rights, obligations of all persons in New Brunswick, says chair
Phylomène Zangio, chair of the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission, released a statement today emphasizing the commission’s dedication to protecting the rights and obligations of all individuals in the province. …
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Constructive DismissalFeatured
Truck driver loses appeal of constructive dismissal ruling, on hook for $25,000 in costs
An Ontario truck driver has lost his appeal in a constructive dismissal case and has been ordered to pay his former employer $25,000 in costs. DIM was an unsalaried, short-haul …
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FeaturedSexual HarassmentWorkplace Investigations
UPEI releases independent report on workplace culture and allegations against former president
In a bid to address concerns related to harassment and discrimination, the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) has released an independent external third-party review report conducted by Rubin T… …
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FeaturedRecommendedSexual Harassment
Ontario woman awarded $55,000 after being sexually harassed by team leader – who refused to participate in human rights hearing
An Ontario woman has been awarded $55,000 in damages by a human rights tribunal after it ruled she had been sexually harassed on the job by her team leader. The …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Federal Minister of Labour champions worker rights at International Labour Conference in Geneva
On June 14, federal Minister of Labour Seamus O’Regan Jr. wrapped up his involvement at the 111th annual International Labour Conference, held in Geneva. The Conference provided a platform for …
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Bedford resident Angela Caseley has been appointed as Nova Scotia’s newest provincial court judge, effective immediately. The announcement was made by Attorney General and Justice Minister Brad Johns, who praised …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Company’s ‘unconscious bias’ in firing of Black worker from transit project cited in $160,000 arbitration award
A Black construction worker, fired without cause from Toronto’s Eglinton Crosstown LRT transit project, has been awarded more than $160,000 by an arbitrator — including $20,000 in human rights damages… …
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The Manitoba government has appointed David Ireland and Mark Kantor as judges of the provincial court of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Premier Heather Stefanson and Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced today. …