Ontario’s Human Rights Tribunal has dismissed a discrimination claim from a former McDonald’s worker because he also filed a civil proceeding against his employer for wrongful dismissal and damages fo… …
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Diamond & Diamond Lawyers launch $400 million lawsuit on behalf of human trafficking victims against Magna International and others
By Diamond and Diamond Lawyers LLP Diamond & Diamond Lawyers, a leading personal injury law firm, announced the launch of a groundbreaking $400 million lawsuit against four major corporations—Magna International, Inc., Gwillimdale …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Saskatchewan construction company fined for failing to pay wages
By Labour Relations and Workplace Safety | Saskatchewan On March 16, 2023, in Saskatoon Provincial Court, Grandview Homes Ltd., a construction company operating in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan pleaded guilty to violating …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Respect for diversity is a founding principle of New Brunswick society: Commission chair
By New Brunswick Human Rights Commission The following statement was issued today by Claire Roussel-Sullivan, chair of the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission: Since 1967, the New Brunswick Human Rights …
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B.C. Supreme Court orders human rights tribunal to revisit disability case involving TELUS worker
The B.C. Supreme Court has ordered the human rights tribunal to reconsider a ruling involving a worker for TELUS Employer Solutions whose contract was not renewed after she asked for …
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Legal News
Justice Barkley appointed to Supreme Court of Canada following illustrious career as employment lawyer
In a surprise move, the Supreme Court of Canada has appointed a Bernese Mountain Dog to its bench. The dog, named Barkley, has had an illustrious career as an employment …
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FeaturedPrivacy
Nunavut’s IPC recommends prosecution of doctor for privacy breach, but process unclear after RCMP, prosecutors bow out
Nunavut’s Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC) has recommended prosecution of a doctor who repeatedly accessed the medical records of a former employee, violating their privacy in the process. … Free …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Call for nominations for the 2023 New Brunswick Human Rights Awards
By The New Brunswick Human Rights Commission The New Brunswick Human Rights Commission is accepting nominations for the 2023 New Brunswick Human Rights Award until May 31. The commission presents …
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FeaturedMental HealthPrivacy
Alberta woman awarded workers’ comp for psychological injury caused by employer’s email forwarding
An Alberta woman has been awarded workers’ compensation benefits for psychological injury after her employer forwarded her email to a colleague without her knowledge. The 70-year-old woman was the ma… …
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By DLA Piper DLA Piper (Canada) LLP welcomes back Elise Cartier as an associate to the Litigation, Arbitration and Investigations group in our Calgary office. Elise practices general civil litigation, …