The Federal Court of Appeal has upheld a ruling requiring WestJet to pay $1,000 compensation to a passenger whose flight was cancelled due to a crew shortage, finding the airline …
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The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has dismissed an age discrimination complaint filed by a 66-year-old job applicant against Procter and Gamble, finding the allegations fell outside its jurisdictio… Free …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Alberta worker wins appeal over retirement reduction to WCB benefits at age 65
An Alberta worker has won an appeal overturning a Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) decision that reduced his benefits at age 65, with the tribunal ruling there was sufficient evidence he …
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Subscriber ContentWorkplace Investigations
PREMIUM Federal Court quashes suspension of Rainy River First Nations councillor
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The B.C. Human Rights Tribunal has refused to accept a former Vancouver City Savings Credit Union employee’s retaliation complaint, finding it was filed more than five months after the deadline …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Can’t kick the same can twice: Worker’s age discrimination claim against Graphic Packaging tossed
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has dismissed an age discrimination complaint brought by a former employee of Graphic Packaging International, finding it lacked jurisdiction because of an overlap… Free …
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The Human Rights Tribunal of Alberta has dismissed a pharmacy assistant’s complaint that Rexall Pharmacies discriminated against her by requiring COVID-19 rapid testing when she declined vaccination o… Free Membership …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Labour board refuses construction employers’ bid to delay hearing because of criminal charges
The Nova Scotia Labour Board has rejected a request from three construction companies to delay a scheduled hearing into allegations of unfair labour practices brought by the Labourers’ International U… …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsJust CauseSubscriber Content
PREMIUM Canada Post justified in firing carrier over flyer delivery failures, lack of remorse
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedSexual Harassment
Arbitrator upholds firing of B.C. cook for repeated sexual harassment of three young women
An arbitrator has upheld the dismissal of a cook at Summerland Seniors Village in British Columbia after finding he engaged in repeated sexual harassment of three young female co-workers. The …