A former shift supervisor at Starbucks Canada, Lisa Pedersen, has filed a claim stating that she was wrongfully terminated by the multinational coffee chain. The claim alleges that Pedersen was …
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ImmigrationWorkplace Legislation/Press Releases
Canada announces Express Entry invitations for French-speaking immigrants
In a move aimed at enhancing the vitality of French linguistic minority communities across Canada, the Canadian government has announced changes to its Express Entry system. The new changes will …
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FeaturedSexual HarassmentUncategorized
CPA Ontario suspends accountant for six months, issues $7,500 fine in harassment case
An Ontario accountant has been fined $7,500 and has been suspended for six months after admitting to professional misconduct by sending inappropriate and graphic text messages to an international stud… …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Ontario to require temporary help agencies, recruiters to be licensed starting in 2024
In an effort to safeguard vulnerable and temporary foreign workers, the Ontario government has announced a new licensing requirement for temporary help agencies (THAs) and recruiters operating in the province. …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedUncategorized
Costly crash of Mississauga fire truck warranted written warning, arbitrator rules in siding with city
A costly accident involving a City of Mississauga fire truck, driven by an Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT), took center stage in a recent arbitration ruling, resulting in the upholding of …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Welder with nearly 40 years’ tenure awarded 12 months’ pay after being fired by successor employer
ASCO Manufacturing, a Toronto-based company specializing in the manufacturing of tables and desks, has been found liable for wrongful dismissal by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in a case …
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FeaturedPrivacy
Ontario’s privacy commissioner orders school board to reconsider denial of access to security footage in employee dispute
In a recent decision, Ontario’s Information and Privacy Commissioner has stated that the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (the board) must issue a new access decision regarding security fo… Free …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Worker’s ankle injury under scrutiny: Nova Scotia tribunal evaluates compensation eligibility
The Nova Scotia Workers’ Compensation Appeals Tribunal recently reached a verdict in a compensation claim involving a worker who suffered a right ankle sprain on September 29, 2016. The worker, …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Court flushes plumbing supply company’s defense down the drain after it repeatedly stalled examinations in wrongful dismissal case
A plumbing supply company in Ontario has had its statement of defence struck by a court after it was found to be uncooperative in a wrongful dismissal case. The case …
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FeaturedMental Health
Fired Toronto firefighter awarded loss of earnings benefits for work-related PTSD
An Ontario court has upheld a ruling by the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT), granting loss of earnings benefits to a Toronto firefighter who suffered from post-traumatic stress… …