A gravel pit operator in Uxbridge, Ont., has failed in its attempt to recoup some of the more than $2.1 million it believed was stolen by a former pit manager. …
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Arbitration/Labour Relations
Nova Scotia Labour Board expands union classification amid education centre dispute
The Nova Scotia Labour Board has ruled in favor of the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union’s application, effectively expanding the union’s certification. The decision, reached on Aug. 22, …
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Arbitration/Labour Relations
Arbitration sets wage, severance terms for workers at Hamilton retirement home set to close
An arbitration board in Ontario has reached a decision in a dispute involving unionized workers at the Carlisle Retirement Residence in Hamilton. But, in a bit of a twist, the …
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Labour board rules two Nova Scotia companies are one employer in assessing damages for unpaid wages
A recent ruling by the Nova Scotia Labour Board has brought to light the complexities of determining employer responsibilities when multiple businesses appear deeply intertwined. The case involved tw… Free …
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Legal News
Sohil Heydari joins Singleton Reynolds as associate, has expertise in work-from-home privacy issues
Singleton Reynolds has announced the addition of seven associates to its team. Among the new recruits is Sohil Heydari, who joins the firm with a background in Employment, Construction and …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
IHSA, union to launch independent assessment focused on ensuring an inclusive work environment
The Infrastructure Health and Safety Association (IHSA) is partnering with the Ontario Compensation Employees Union (OCEU/CUPE 1750) to launch an independent assessment, aimed at identifying potential areas for improvement in …
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NB Power justified in firing foreman with clean record for serious safety violation
A recent arbitration ruling out of New Brunswick has underscored the essential nature of safety in workplaces, emphasizing that even a single severe violation can be grounds for an employee’s …
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Spilling the ink: Tribunal sides with employer in dispute over who owns tattooing equipment
A dispute between a former employee and a tattoo business in British Columbia over tattooing equipment has been settled by the Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT). The disagreement revolved around ownersh… …
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Commotion at NB Power arbitration hearing sparks concerns over witness interference
A recent arbitration hearing between New Brunswick Power and IBEW Local 37 took a bit of an unexpected turn when a key witness made a controversial statement and later expressed …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Service Canada modernizes online access to Social Insurance Numbers
In a move towards modernization, Service Canada has enhanced its online My Service Canada Account (MSCA) platform. The upgrade now allows users to securely view their Social Insurance Number (SIN) …