The Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board rejected a Saskatoon hotel’s attempt to dismiss a union complaint about ongoing bad faith bargaining, ruling the new allegations are distinct from a previous ca… …
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
Sexual harassment case against Ontario employer proceeding after it failed to respond to tribunal
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) will move ahead with a sexual harassment and discrimination case after the respondent failed to respond or take part in the proceedings. Adjudicator …
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FeaturedPrivacy
Privacy commissioner rejects cybersecurity defence for hiding N.L. government email addresses
The Newfoundland and Labrador government should release employee email addresses in public records requests despite cybersecurity concerns, the province’s information and privacy commissioner has reco… Free Membership Required To continue …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Alberta court dismisses mechanic’s wrongful dismissal claim against New West Truck Centres
The Alberta Court of Justice has dismissed a 73-year-old mechanic’s claim for wrongful dismissal against New West Truck Centres, finding it was not unreasonable for him to return to work …
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FeaturedProfessional Misconduct
Lawyer’s licence suspended over alleged misappropriation, breach of court order, and sexist conduct
The Law Society Tribunal has suspended an Ontario lawyer’s licence on an interlocutory basis after finding reasonable grounds to believe they pose a significant risk to the public and to …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedSexual Harassment
University of Victoria professor loses bid to reopen case over termination for sexual harassment
The B.C. Labour Relations Board has dismissed a former University of Victoria professor’s attempt to have his duty of fair representation complaint reconsidered after the faculty association declined … Free …
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The British Columbia Court of Appeal has upheld a lower court decision rejecting a bid by a former CEO and shareholder to liquidate and dissolve Mitchell Press Limited and its …
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PREMIUM Algoma Steel loses bid to block arbitration over worker’s health benefits
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FeaturedImmigration
Court overturns ruling that Mac’s was liable for recruiter’s actions in temporary foreign worker case
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has set aside a lower court’s finding that Mac’s Convenience Stores Inc. could be held vicariously liable for recruitment fees charged to temporary foreign …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Arbitrator allows contested evidence in grievance over aircraft mechanic’s falsified timesheet
An aircraft mechanic fired by L3Harris Mas will be allowed to present contested evidence in his grievance arbitration, despite the employer’s objections under the legal rule known as Browne v. …