A Federal Court judge has ordered the government to process an Afghan national’s expression of interest under Canada’s special resettlement program after finding officials failed in their duty to asse… …
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Court dismisses bid to reclassify veterinary positions at Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Four veterinary officers at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency have lost their bid to have their positions reclassified to a higher pay grade after a Federal Court judge ruled the …
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Donuts, dancing, and high-fives: Arbitrator overturns suspension of worker who celebrated supervisor’s firing
An Alberta arbitrator has overturned two consecutive five-day suspensions issued to a lead hand shipper at Imperial Dade Canada, finding that neither incident warranted the discipline imposed and orde… Free …
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Hamilton teacher’s accommodation request during interview process fails to establish discrimination: Tribunal
A Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board teacher failed to prove disability discrimination during a 2019 interview process, despite claiming the board’s accommodation efforts were inadequate and dis… Free Membership Required To …
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PREMIUM🔒B.C. tribunal accepts late-filed human rights complaint from care aide citing PTSD symptoms
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B.C. tribunal rejects late sexual harassment complaint against major retailer
A British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal has refused to accept a sexual harassment complaint against a major retailer and manager, ruling that a two-year filing delay was not in the …
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PREMIUM🔒Fired nurse awarded workers’ comp benefits despite on-the-job misconduct
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Elected official wins wrongful dismissal case after Indigenous government fails to follow own suspension rules
An elected president of an Indigenous government in British Columbia has been awarded more than $320,000 in damages after a court found he was constructively dismissed when the board suspended …
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Second annual Workplace Law Talks conference expands to in-person format in Toronto this fall
An employment law conference that debuted virtually last year will expand to include in-person attendance this fall, bringing together employment lawyers and workplace investigators to address the gro… Free Membership …
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Lawyer with two decades experience named new chief of Alberta Human Rights Commission
Zabeda Yaqoob, K.C. will lead the Alberta Human Rights Commission and Tribunals starting today in a six-year appointment that runs until July 20, 2031. Yaqoob brings more than 20 years …