The Alberta Labour Relations Board has dismissed a nurse’s complaint that her union failed to fairly represent her in a grievance challenging an unpaid leave of absence for non-compliance with …
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
Ontario tribunal denies reconsideration in Best Western sexual harassment case
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has denied a request to reconsider its decision dismissing a sexual harassment application against Best Western Plus Waterloo, finding the worker failed to establi… …
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PREMIUM Arbitrator reinstates steel plant worker fired for cannabis use during lunch break
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The British Columbia Employment Standards Tribunal has dismissed a worker’s appeal of a determination that he was not entitled to commissions on projects sold by other employees, finding no error …
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PREMIUM Ontario board orders employer to produce recruitment cost records in foreign worker case
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Alberta court allows wrongful dismissal claim to proceed despite brief overlap with earlier action
An Alberta court has dismissed an employer’s appeal to strike out a wrongful dismissal lawsuit, ruling that a two-week overlap between two claims for the same termination did not constitute …
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FeaturedLegal NewsProfessional Misconduct
Law Society suspends two Ontario lawyers for sharp practice, breach of undertaking
Two Ontario lawyers have been suspended by the Law Society of Ontario for professional misconduct involving improper communications with represented parties, sharp practice and failures in supervision… Free Membership Required …
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WSIAT denies loss of earnings benefits to worker terminated after sexual harassment investigation
A worker who was terminated following a workplace investigation that substantiated sexual harassment allegations against her is not entitled to ongoing loss of earnings benefits, the Workplace Safety … Free …
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FeaturedSmall Claims Court
B.C. worker charged $500 worth of tools to former employer’s Home Hardware account after leaving job
A British Columbia construction company has been awarded $485.85 after a former employee purchased tools using the company account two days after his employment ended, but failed in claims that …