By Roper Greyell LLP Two of BC’s leading and most experienced labour lawyers, both founding partners of Roper Greyell LLP, based in Vancouver, have received prominent national and international honours, recognizing …
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
‘Innocuous actions’ of boss towards temp worker at Alberta ministry wasn’t sexual harassment: Commission
A contract worker who alleged she was sexually harassed by her boss at Alberta’s Ministry of Seniors, Community and Social Services has had her claim dismissed. The woman, who worked …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Did management at forest products company manipulate timesheets to avoid overtime?
A New Brunswick arbitrator has rejected a claim by Unifor that management at a forest products company were manipulating timesheets to minimize the amount of overtime paid to workers. Unifor …
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Fourteen Nova Scotia lawyers are being recognized with the prestigious King’s counsel designation. Justice Minister and Attorney General Brad Johns announced the appointments today, February 8. The King’s counsel designation …
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HR professionals have a lot on their plates when it comes to managing employees and ensuring their organizations are in compliance with employment law. However, even the most diligent HR …
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By Department of Justice, Nova Scotia Four new judges have been appointed to the provincial court in Nova Scotia effective Feb. 3. Jillian Barrington of Sydney, Bronwyn Duffy of Bible …
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By Osgoode Hall Law School Scores of Osgoode alumni, faculty and former deans gathered Feb. 11 to celebrate the life of former professor R.J. Gray, whose remarkable 42-year career at …
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FeaturedSmall Claims Court
B.C. trucking company loses claim for damages to vehicle, attempt to recoup safe-driving bonus
A trucking company has had its claim for damages to a vehicle, along with an attempt to recoup a safe-driving bonus from the worker, tossed out by small claims court …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Return-to-office order for federal workers creates chaos, undermines productivity: Union
By Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC) Federal employees began mandatory return to the office on January 16. Since then, more than 1,100 public servants represented by the …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
New Brunswick health CEO awarded $2 million after being fired before press conference held by Premier, Minister of Health
The former president and CEO of New Brunswick’s Horizon Health Network has been awarded more than $2 million, including $200,000 in aggravated damages for the way his high-profile dismissal was …