In a significant move by the Ontario Court of Justice, SB, a Belleville-based roofing company owner, has been barred from working in the construction industry following his latest conviction for …
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The Case: Alberta court rejects litigation request from former CIBC worker with history of filing ‘abusive hopeless proceedings’
The Alberta Court of King’s Bench has, once again, rejected a litigation request from a former CIBC worker with a history of filing “abusive hopeless proceedings.” See the full story …
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ELAO’s Thirst for Knowledge conference and gala draws hundreds – sessions now available for on-demand viewing
The Employment Lawyers Association of Ontario (ELAO) recently hosted its annual Thirst for Knowledge (TFK) conference and gala in Toronto. “This year, the ELAO expanded the decades-old meeting of empl… …
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Alberta court rejects litigation request from former CIBC worker with history of filing ‘abusive hopeless proceedings’
The Alberta Court of King’s Bench has, once again, rejected a litigation request from a former CIBC worker with a history of filing “abusive hopeless proceedings.” NJ, a self-represented individual …
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Worker who quit after less than two days has claim for unpaid wages, vacation pay tossed by small claims court
A small claims court in British Columbia has dismissed a worker’s claim for unpaid wages and vacation pay after he quit his job after less than two days. DP, a …
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British Columbia has appointed three new Provincial Court judges and one judicial justice, effective Jan. 2, 2024. The newly appointed judges, Tyleen Underwood, Mark Erina, and Daniel Loucks, bring a …
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Former social worker at Calgary Board of Education, who alleged age and mental disability discrimination, has complaint dismissed
The Alberta Human Rights Commission has upheld the dismissal of a complaint filed by a former social worker for the Calgary Board of Education (CBE). The worker, PV, alleged that …
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911 dispatcher’s claim of workplace-related PTSD upheld after employer appeals Alberta WCB ruling
A 911 dispatcher’s claim of workplace-related Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has been upheld by the Appeals Commission for Alberta Workers’ Compensation. The case centered on a dispute where t… Free …
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FeaturedMental HealthWorkplace Violence
Auto dealership employee, shoved and sworn at by the owner, has workers’ comp claim for acute workplace stress upheld
A worker’s long-standing claim for compensation due to acute stress resulting from a traumatic event at work has been upheld by the Nova Scotia Workers’ Compensation Appeals Tribunal. The worker, …
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New Brunswick man wins workers’ comp appeal over funding of medical cannabis with higher levels of THC to manage pain
New Brunswick’s Workers’ Compensation Appeals Tribunal has overturned two decisions made by the Workplace Health, Safety and Compensation Commission regarding the medical cannabis treatment of a worke… Free Membership Required …