The Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador has quashed a resolution by the Town of Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s that sanctioned an elected councillor under its respectful workplace policy, ruling th… …
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Court dismisses former employee’s bid for summary judgment against Saskatchewan Polytechnic
The Court of King’s Bench for Saskatchewan has dismissed a wrongful dismissal claim brought by a former employee of Saskatchewan Polytechnic at the summary judgment stage, ruling the application was …
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PREMIUMArbitrator orders VIA Rail to reinstate locomotive engineer fired for alleged job abandonment
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CPKC conductor’s firing overturned, efficiency test violation didn’t warrant discipline: Arbitrator
A railway conductor’s dismissal for accumulating demerits has been overturned after an arbitrator found that discipline imposed following a failed efficiency test was inappropriate under the company’s… Free Membership Required …
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PREMIUMTaxi commission in Kingston, Ont., found to have constructively dismissed long-time manager
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Fired worker, who relocated at Loblaw’s request, bound by settlement despite failed Ottawa home purchase
An Ontario Superior Court judge has enforced a settlement agreement between Loblaw Companies Limited and a terminated employee, rejecting the worker’s argument that housing-related damages from a fail… Free Membership …
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PREMIUMNorth City Insurance terminated worker for business reasons, not remote work accommodation request: Tribunal
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WestJet ordered to pay $1,000 compensation after crew shortage cancellation deemed avoidable
The Federal Court of Appeal has upheld a ruling requiring WestJet to pay $1,000 compensation to a passenger whose flight was cancelled due to a crew shortage, finding the airline …
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The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has dismissed an age discrimination complaint filed by a 66-year-old job applicant against Procter and Gamble, finding the allegations fell outside its jurisdictio… Free …
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Alberta worker wins appeal over retirement reduction to WCB benefits at age 65
An Alberta worker has won an appeal overturning a Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) decision that reduced his benefits at age 65, with the tribunal ruling there was sufficient evidence he …