A worker at a Calgary car dealership did not breach his employment agreement by secretly recording audio during meetings with his bosses, the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta has …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedLegal News
Bell Canada tries to force hearing off Zoom to in-person, but arbitrator says no
An arbitrator has dismissed an effort by Bell Canada to force a hearing to happen in person rather than via Zoom. Bell asked the arbitrator to hold the in-person meeting, …
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Top stories for employment lawyers and HR professionals this week include: • Pandemic did not nullify all employment contracts at pub, says B.C. court • Alberta worker awarded more than …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Pandemic did not nullify all employment contracts at pub, says B.C. court
A pub’s argument that the COVID-19 pandemic frustrated all of its employment contracts, both at common law and under the Employment Standards Act, has been shot down by the Supreme …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Alberta worker awarded more than $400,000 after being let go during pandemic, oil decline
An Alberta woman has been awarded 20 months’ notice after being terminated without cause during the pandemic, amounting to a more than $400,000 payment. Jeannette Watson worked for Schlumberger Canada… …
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Employment ContractsFeaturedRecommendedWrongful Dismissal
Ontario judge tosses out termination clause that specified no notice for just cause dismissal
A termination clause has been struck down by an Ontario court because it stated that no payments would be made in case of a “just cause” termination. Paul Summers was …
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Legal News
Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Québec
The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016. This process emphasizes transparency, merit, and …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
$30,000 in legal costs awarded to worker in settled case, court criticizes aggressive defense
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has awarded $30,000 in legal costs in a wrongful dismissal case that was settled before it went to trial. The plaintiff (worker) and defendant …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Saskatchewan releases final report from workers’ compensation review
The final report from the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Act Committee of Review is now available. The committee made 34 recommendations based on consultations held in 2021-22. The committee received 61 …
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The Government of British Columbia is appointing a new Provincial Court judge. Grace Oh will be appointed a judge effective Jan. 3, 2023. Oh completed a bachelor of law degree …