A railway conductor’s dismissal for accumulating demerits has been overturned after an arbitrator found that discipline imposed following a failed efficiency test was inappropriate under the company’s… Free Membership Required …
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Constructive DismissalSubscriber Content
PREMIUM Taxi commission in Kingston, Ont., found to have constructively dismissed long-time manager
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Fired worker, who relocated at Loblaw’s request, bound by settlement despite failed Ottawa home purchase
An Ontario Superior Court judge has enforced a settlement agreement between Loblaw Companies Limited and a terminated employee, rejecting the worker’s argument that housing-related damages from a fail… Free Membership …
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PREMIUM North City Insurance terminated worker for business reasons, not remote work accommodation request: Tribunal
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WestJet ordered to pay $1,000 compensation after crew shortage cancellation deemed avoidable
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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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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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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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 …