Not every case involving the world of employment deals with employers. A recent violent assault that took place in a parking lot ended up with the victim suing his attacker …
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PREMIUM Bardal v. Globe and Mail: Arguably the biggest case in Canadian employment law history
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Giants of Employment Law
Wallace v. United Grain Growers – good faith, bad faith and extended notice periods
The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) has rendered numerous significant decisions that have shaped the country’s legal landscape. One such case that played a pivotal role in reshaping Canadian employment …
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HR Law Canada’s coverage this week includes: A frivolous case involving a fired TD worker that the court tossed out for being ‘unmeritorious’ Why the Alberta Workers’ Compensation Board is …
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Giants of Employment Law
Keays v. Honda Canada – chronic fatigue, Wallace bumps and punitive damages
Canadian employment law has undergone several transformative moments over the years, with court rulings setting new precedents and reshaping established norms. Among these, the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in …
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A TD bank worker who was fired for cause and sued his for employer after signing a release during successful mediation has had his case tossed out by an Ontario …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Fired Scotiabank manager failed to mitigate her damages by not accepting offer to come back for 32 months as she negotiated return
Terminated employees have a duty to mitigate their damages by looking for and accepting new employment. That duty was put under the microscope in a fascinating case involving a Scotiabank …
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FeaturedMental HealthOccupational Health & Safety
Alberta worker loses bid to have WCB pay for medical marijuana to treat PTSD
An Alberta woman has lost her appeal to have workers’ compensation pay for medical marijuana to treat post-traumatic stress disorder. The worker, whose occupation was not revealed in the ruling, …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
10-months’ notice for short-term employee upheld by Court of Appeal for Ontario
The Court of Appeal for Ontario has upheld an award of 10 months’ notice for a director of marketing and communications. The New Zealand and Australian Lamb Company appealed the …