The B.C. Supreme Court has dismissed a wrongful dismissal claim brought by a longtime private school principal who alleged he had been constructively dismissed when the school hired a new …
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PREMIUM🔒UFCW cleared of wrongdoing in case of foreign worker fired for time theft at Alberta meat plant
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A class action challenging Canada’s use of employer-specific “closed” work permits has been authorized by the Québec Superior Court, the Association for the Rights of Household and Farm Workers announ… …
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PREMIUM🔒Kamloops restaurant avoids penalty after serving beer to minor, ruling cites strong staff training and oversight
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Court rejects bid to quash human rights inquiry after dismissal of Black long-term care worker
The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia has dismissed a judicial review application by a long-term care provider seeking to stop a human rights inquiry into the termination of a Black …
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Car salesperson not personally liable for dealership dispute, tribunal rules
A British Columbia tribunal dismissed claims against a car salesperson personally, ruling that employees cannot be held liable for actions taken on behalf of their employer unless they commit wrongful… …
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Security guard fails to prove constructive dismissal after refusing to attend investigation meetings
A British Columbia security guard lost his bid for severance pay after a tribunal found he was not constructively dismissed when his employer placed him on unpaid suspension for failing …
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PREMIUM🔒Former employee barred from filing lawsuits without court approval after pattern of vexatious litigation
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Cashier denied EI benefits after being fired for refusing to return from vacation in Poland
A cashier who refused to return from vacation in Poland when her employer demanded has been denied employment insurance benefits after a tribunal ruled she committed misconduct by missing three …
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PREMIUM🔒Federal worker fired for racist comments during probationary period loses appeal of termination
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