The Supreme Court of British Columbia has dismissed a petition from a hospitalist who argued her suspension for refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19 violated her Charter rights. The worker …
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B.C. court awards increased costs to worker in wrongful dismissal case against Macquarie Energy
The Supreme Court of British Columbia has ordered Macquarie Energy Canada to pay increased costs to a former employee in a wrongful dismissal case, finding the company pursued three allegations …
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PREMIUMShowcase ordered to pay worker over constructive dismissal after stockroom incident
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Worker’s claim for living out allowance and expenses dismissed by B.C. tribunal
The B.C. Civil Resolution Tribunal has dismissed a former worker’s claim for nearly $4,000 in unpaid living out allowance and expenses following his termination from Gainer Brothers Contracting. The … …
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PREMIUMFailure to warn worker about his poor performance prior to firing costs Alberta employer 10 months’ notice
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Ontario Chamber of Commerce granted intervener status in appeal over unenforceable termination clause
The Ontario Court of Appeal has granted the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) leave to intervene in a wrongful dismissal case involving Van Dolder’s Home Team, finding the appeal raises …
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PREMIUMSaskatchewan court orders new trial for Pilosio Canada in Saskatoon hospital worksite death
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Worker’s WCB claim upheld despite employer’s concerns over drug impairment and misconduct
An Alberta employer has lost its appeal challenging the acceptance of a worker’s shoulder injury claim, despite evidence the employee had high levels of drugs in his system at the …
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New building service provider liable for common law notice after contract transition, court rules
An Ontario Superior Court judge has ruled that a new building services provider must pay common law wrongful dismissal damages to an employee of the previous contractor, establishing which company …
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PREMIUMCourt awards $182,000 to unvaccinated Sensient Colors sales manager fired during pandemic
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