The Court of King’s Bench of New Brunswick has ruled the University of New Brunswick (UNB) wrongfully dismissed the head coach of its women’s volleyball team and must pay him …
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Federal Court dismisses union duty of fair representation challenge after worker failed to cooperate
The Federal Court of Appeal has dismissed a judicial review application from a worker who alleged his union breached its duty of fair representation, after finding the employee failed to …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
BP Canada defeats wrongful dismissal claim but must face defamation suit in Alberta
The Court of King’s Bench of Alberta has dismissed a former employee’s wrongful dismissal lawsuit against BP Canada Energy Group for long delay, but ruled the same worker can proceed …
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PREMIUM Fired CEO awarded $5.4 million after court rules Global Growth Assets violated whistleblower protection laws
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Constructive DismissalFeatured
Scotia Capital faces full trial in multimillion-dollar constructive dismissal case
The Supreme Court of British Columbia has rejected a bid by a former investment adviser to resolve her constructive dismissal lawsuit against Scotia Capital through summary trial, ruling the case …
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FeaturedProfessional Misconduct
Ontario doctor found guilty of sexual abuse after decade-long legal battle
An Ontario family physician has been found guilty of sexual abuse by a discipline tribunal after a patient complained he committed multiple acts of misconduct during a medical appointment in …
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Arbitrator dismisses OPP grievances over holiday and vacation credit deductions for WSIB recipients
An arbitrator has dismissed two policy grievances filed by the Ontario Provincial Police Association challenging how statutory holiday and vacation credits are deducted when officers receiving workpla… Free Membership Required …
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PREMIUM Ontario court upholds unpaid wage orders against Ultramar after owner disputes family members’ employment
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FeaturedImmigration
Court orders reconsideration of work permit refusal for Indian floor covering installer
The Federal Court has ordered immigration officials to reconsider their refusal of a work permit application from an Indian floor covering installer, ruling that the decision was unreasonable given th… …
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Arbitrator awards catch-up wage increases to Aspira Lynde Creek Gardens retirement home workers
An arbitration board has awarded catch-up wage increases to unionized workers at an Ontario retirement home, finding that employees who agreed to lower wage increases in their previous contract deserv… …