The Human Rights Tribunal of Alberta has dismissed a complaint from an Environment and Protected Areas employee who alleged he faced discrimination on the basis of physical and mental disability. …
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The Human Rights Tribunal of Alberta has dismissed a complaint by a Brandt Tractor employee who alleged the company discriminated against him because of his physical disability. The tribunal upheld …
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
Best Western Waterloo not liable for co-worker’s sexual harassment, tribunal rules
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has dismissed a worker’s complaint against Best Western Plus Waterloo, ruling the hotel cannot be held liable for sexual harassment carried out by a …
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PREMIUMMale construction worker who was subjected to daily sexual harassment by boss awarded $10,000
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FeaturedMental Health
Worker with mental health disability was wrongfully cut off CPP benefits: Tribunal
A worker with major depressive disorder and psychosis will continue receiving Canada Pension Plan disability benefits after the Social Security Tribunal found she was unable to work regularly despite … …
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The Employment Lawyers Association of Ontario has appointed two student directors for the first time in the organization’s history, the association announced today. Julie Han and Alexandra Desormeaux will serve …
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FeaturedMental HealthOccupational Health & Safety
Performance management trauma claim fails due to six-year filing delay
A worker in British Columbia who claimed he developed a mental disorder during a two-year performance management program has lost his appeal after filing his compensation claim six years after …
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PREMIUMCanada Post carrier wins partial appeal over ‘bad faith’ decisions on dangerous dog safety concerns
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Library director in Valleview, Alta., excluded from union certification as manager
The Alberta Labour Relations Board has ruled that a library director who supervises three employees and has independent authority to hire and terminate staff performs managerial functions and cannot j… …
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FeaturedMental Health
Childcare worker loses EI appeal after failing to prove good cause for five-month application delay
A childcare assistant who waited nearly five months to apply for Employment Insurance benefits after her hours were drastically reduced has lost her appeal to have the application backdated, with …