The Court of Appeal for Ontario has dismissed an employer’s $150 million counterclaim against a worker who filed a constructive dismissal lawsuit over an alleged toxic working environment. It ruled …
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By Government of Saskatchewan Today, 14 Saskatchewan lawyers were distinguished with the King’s Counsel (K.C.) designation at Government House in Regina. “These are the first King’s Counsel designations in the …
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AccommodationFeaturedMental Health
Revoked job offer, based on failed drug test, not discriminatory despite disability claim: Tribunal
An Alberta pipeline company did not discriminate against a job candidate with a disability who failed a pre-employment drug test when it revoked a job offer, the human rights tribunal …
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By Ministry of Labour | British Columbia On June 1, 2023, B.C.’s lowest-paid workers will get a pay raise with the general minimum wage increasing from $15.65 to $16.75 an …
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By MLT Aikins MLT Aikins is pleased to welcome associate lawyer Ola Cislik to the firm’s Edmonton office. Ola has wide-ranging experience acting for clients in commercial litigation disputes, with …
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By McInnes Cooper McInnes Cooper is pleased to announce the appointment of Angela E. Simmonds to the position of Senior Advisor, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. This role is newly created …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Pregnant pizza server, who had hours slashed and was later fired, awarded nearly $35,000
A former server at a Calgary pizzeria — who had her hours slashed and was eventually fired after telling her bosses she was pregnant — has been awarded $25,000 in …
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Giants of Employment Law
Johnstone v. Canada (Border Services Agency): A milestone in recognizing family status discrimination
In the realm of Canadian employment law, few cases have had as far-reaching implications as Johnstone v. Canada (Border Services Agency), 2014 FCA 110. This landmark Federal Court of Appeal …
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Giants of Employment LawJust Cause
McKinley v. BC Tel: The landmark ruling that redefined ‘reasonable grounds’ for dismissal in Canada
In Canadian employment law, the relationship between an employer and an employee is sacrosanct, governed by both contractual obligations and case law. One landmark case that significantly impacted the landscape …
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FeaturedLegal Costs
Costco awarded costs of $120,000 in ‘moderately complex’ wrongful dismissal lawsuit
Costco has been awarded legal costs of $120,000 in a wrongful dismissal case it won against a worker who twice deleted a company website. Costco sought costs on a partial …