The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has awarded $30,000 in legal costs in a wrongful dismissal case that was settled before it went to trial. The plaintiff (worker) and defendant …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Saskatchewan releases final report from workers’ compensation review
The final report from the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Act Committee of Review is now available. The committee made 34 recommendations based on consultations held in 2021-22. The committee received 61 …
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The Government of British Columbia is appointing a new Provincial Court judge. Grace Oh will be appointed a judge effective Jan. 3, 2023. Oh completed a bachelor of law degree …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Air Canada worker awarded 24 months’ notice following COVID-related termination
The dust has settled from another pandemic-related termination at Air Canada. This time, a long-term employee was awarded 24 months’ notice. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice also delved into …
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Some of the most interesting stories this week include: • Pub worker, sexually harassed by owner, awarded $35,000 by Alberta Human Rights Commission • New Brunswick introduces legislation to ensure …
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
Pub worker, sexually harassed by owner, awarded $35,000 by Alberta Human Rights Commission
A former worker at an Alberta pub has been awarded $35,000 by the province’s Human Rights Commission after it ruled she had been sexually harassed by her boss at work. …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
New Brunswick introduces legislation to ensure public services during labour disputes
The New Brunswick government has introduced amendments to the Public Service Labour Relations Act intended to ensure essential services remain available during labour disputes while clarifying the rules of engagement between the …
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Ontario Attorney General Doug Downey announced the appointment of seven judges to the Ontario Court of Justice, effective Dec. 1, 2022. Justice Scott Bergman Justice Bergman was called to the …
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Clio, the world’s leading provider of cloud-based legal technology, has announced the launch of Clio Payments in Canada—a foundational payments technology built for the legal industry—enabling lawyers to provide client-centered payment options …
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Constructive DismissalFeatured
Doctor’s office engaged in ‘after-the-fact’ narrative in constructive dismissal case: Ontario court
An administrator at a Toronto medical office has been awarded 22 months’ notice after she was constructively dismissed following the death of a doctor. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice …