The British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal has decided to defer a complaint brought by a former Adastra Labs worker. The complaint, filed in December 2021, alleges that Adastra Labs discriminated …
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Fourteen Saskatchewan lawyers are being recognized with the King’s Counsel (K.C.) designation this year for their contributions to the legal profession and public service across the province. “I am very pleased …
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The Ontario Court of Justice is set to welcome four new judges effective December 28, 2023, a move announced by the Ontario government. This latest appointment includes Justices Mikolaj Bernard …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Engineer fired without cause via courier, accused of taking kickbacks and even potentially murder, awarded nearly $600,000
A 69-year-old professional engineer who was fired without notice via a courier-delivered letter and accused of possibly being involved in the death of the company’s founder has been awarded 24 …
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Legal NewsPeople on the Move
Hani Shamsi joins Toronto’s Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP as an associate
Hani Shamsi is joining Grosman Gale Fletcher Hopkins LLP in Toronto as an associate. “Hani will be representing both employers and employees in labour and employment law,” the firm said …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Service Canada enhances SIN access for international students and workers with online applications and airport services
Canada is streamlining the process for international students and temporary foreign workers to acquire their Social Insurance Number (SIN), the crucial 9-digit number required for employment and accessing various government …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Menstrual products now available at no cost to employees in federally regulated workplaces
All federally regulated employers in Canada are now required to provide free menstrual products to their employees. This new requirement, effective from Dec. 15, 2023, applies to both private and …
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Three lawyers from Prince Edward Island — Karen A. Rose, Gary S. Scales, and Paul M. Kiley — have been bestowed with the King’s Counsel designation. Deputy Premier, Minister of …
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FeaturedProfessional Misconduct
Former Toronto Mayor John Tory violated city’s Code of Conduct, but not harassment policy, with undisclosed relationship: Integrity commissioner
Former Toronto Mayor John Tory violated the city’s code of conduct with his undisclosed personal relationship with a staff member, according to a detailed report released by the city’s integrity …
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FeaturedMental Health
Paramedic’s claim for psychological injuries following death of patient under his care denied on appeal
The Northwest Territories and Nunavut Workers’ Compensation Appeals Tribunal has overturned a previous decision by the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) Review Committee, denying a pa… Free Membership Required …