A municipality in Newfoundland and Labrador has been ordered to release redacted information concerning an allegation of sexual harassment against an elected official. The ruling is of interest, in pa… …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Aggressive quitting: Nearly 7 in 10 Canadians have fantasized about tendering an epic resignation letter
Ever been stuck in a toxic work environment, daydreaming of the perfect ‘scorched earth’ resignation letter? Well, you’re not alone. According to a recent study by Resume.io, nearly seven in …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Union did nothing wrong in refusing to grieve termination of worker who threw a ladder following verbal altercation: Board
An Alberta construction worker, let go after throwing a ladder in the wake of a verbal confrontation, has lost his duty of fair representation claim after he alleged his union …
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Legal News
Thomson Reuters awarded $166 million contract by Ontario government for digital justice platform
Ontario’s justice system is set to undergo a transformative revolution as the provincial government has awarded Thomson Reuters a $166 million contract to develop an innovative digital platform. This cutting-edge …
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Legal NewsSexual Harassment
Ontario lawyer suspended indefinitely for failing to co-operate in sex-for-services complaint
An Ontario lawyer has been suspended from practice indefinitely until he fully complies with an investigation into alleged misconduct that included offering legal services in exchange for sexual favours. The …
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ImmigrationWorkplace Legislation/Press Releases
Canada, U.K. sign new youth mobility agreement to enhance opportunities for young workers
In a joint effort to empower Canadian and British youth with enriching work opportunities, the Canadian Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, the Honourable Sean Fraser, and the UK Minister …
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FeaturedJust CauseWrongful Dismissal
City of Nanaimo’s former CFO, fired for personal use of credit card, waited too long to claim wrongful dismissal: Court
The former chief financial officer (CFO) for the City of Nanaimo, fired in part for using a city credit card repeatedly for significant personal expenses, has lost his wrongful dismissal …
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FeaturedLegal CostsWrongful Dismissal
Former flight attendant ordered to post $10,000 security for costs before appeal of wrongful dismissal ruling can proceed by B.C. court
A former flight attending for Jazz Aviation was ordered to post security for costs in the amount of $10,000 in order for his appeal in a wrongful dismissal case to …
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Canada, a country known for its strong labor protections and progressive employment legislation, holds a few hidden gems in its legal framework. Beyond the familiar laws that ensure fair treatment …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Canadian Forces veteran, who served in Afghanistan, awarded compensation for injury sustained after being punched, thrown into bushes
A 41-year-old veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces who served in Afghanistan has been awarded compensation for an injury she suffered after being punched in the head and thrown into …