A recent survey conducted by ADP Canada in collaboration with Maru Public Opinion indicates that the gender pay gap in Canada is slowly narrowing. However, the study reveals that working …
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Federal worker loses appeal over EI benefits due to refusal to comply with employer’s COVID-19 vaccination policy
A federal government worker, denied employment insurance (EI) benefits after he refused to get vaccinated against COVID-19, has lost his appeal. The appeal was in response to a General Division …
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The National Self-Represented Litigants Project (NSRLP) has embarked on a groundbreaking research study aimed at understanding the experiences of self-represented litigants (SRLs) in virtual hearings. This initiative, made possible by …
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Loopstra Nixon LLP, a law firm that had its beginnings in a small storefront office in Toronto, celebrated its 50th anniversary at a special event held on June 15. Founded …
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In a recent court case centered around wrongful dismissal, the extent to which an employee is entitled to engage in a “side-hustle” during work hours was put into the spotlight. …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Phylomène Zangio appointed chair of N.B. Human Rights Commission, promises to continue advocacy for equality
In a recent leadership transition at the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission, Phylomène Zangio has been named as the new Chair, taking over from Claire Roussel-Sullivan. Zangio, a passionate advocate …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Policy 713: Human Rights Commission will continue to uphold rights, obligations of all persons in New Brunswick, says chair
Phylomène Zangio, chair of the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission, released a statement today emphasizing the commission’s dedication to protecting the rights and obligations of all individuals in the province. …
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Truck driver loses appeal of constructive dismissal ruling, on hook for $25,000 in costs
An Ontario truck driver has lost his appeal in a constructive dismissal case and has been ordered to pay his former employer $25,000 in costs. DIM was an unsalaried, short-haul …
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FeaturedSexual HarassmentWorkplace Investigations
UPEI releases independent report on workplace culture and allegations against former president
In a bid to address concerns related to harassment and discrimination, the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) has released an independent external third-party review report conducted by Rubin T… …
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Ontario woman awarded $55,000 after being sexually harassed by team leader – who refused to participate in human rights hearing
An Ontario woman has been awarded $55,000 in damages by a human rights tribunal after it ruled she had been sexually harassed on the job by her team leader. The …