An arbitrator has upheld the dismissal of a Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway conductor who failed to disclose a medical condition and the use of “magic mushrooms” to self-treat that …
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Brothers’ squabble over tech startup shares dismissed following forged document, disloyal conduct
In a high-stakes dispute between two entrepreneur brothers, an Ontario court has dismissed claims by the older sibling for an equal share in a successful tech startup, while awarding damages …
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Twenty-nine lawyers from across British Columbia have received the prestigious King’s Counsel (KC) designation for 2024, recognizing their exceptional contributions to the province’s legal profession. The appointments, announced by the …
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PREMIUM🔒Former Salesforce employee awarded eight months’ notice after court rules termination clause invalid
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Military sexual assault case highlights reporting barriers, judge finds accused not guilty
The Ontario Court of Justice has acquitted a military cook of sexual assault charges, highlighting significant barriers to reporting sexual misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces. Despite finding th… Free …
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Sexual misconduct exclusion bars defamation and wrongful dismissal insurance coverage in university case
The New Brunswick Court of Appeal has upheld a ruling that an insurance company is not required to defend a wrongful dismissal and defamation lawsuit because the claims involved sexual …
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PREMIUM🔒Flight attendant’s dismissal for sexual harassment reduced to suspension after 34 years of service
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A Vaughan, Ont.-based construction company has been fined $140,000 after pleading guilty in a workplace fatality case where a worker fell to their death while installing roof trusses at a …
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Ontario tribunal rejects claim from worker in Czechia, reinforces geographic limits on ESA protections
In a ruling that highlights the jurisdictional limitations of the Employment Standards Act (ESA), the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) has dismissed a claim by a worker who performed services …
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Superintendent’s dismissal leads to eviction from employer-provided apartment despite personal hardship
An Ontario Landlord and Tenant Board (LTB) tribunal has ordered the eviction of a former building superintendent who remained in his employment-provided accommodation for more than six months after be… …