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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Royal Ottawa psychologist loses fight with union over disability benefits advice
A psychologist who received a $50,000 settlement after her termination from the Royal Ottawa Health Care Group has failed in her bid to prove her union breached its duty of …
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Honourariums are gratitude, not wages: Tribunal dismisses claim against Richmond Poverty Reduction Coalition
The B.C. Civil Resolution Tribunal dismissed claims by three participants in a pedestrian safety project who sought $200 honouraria each, ruling that the payments are expressions of gratitude for volu… …
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FeaturedProfessional Misconduct
Nursing board upholds advice for retirement home nurse who failed to update care plans
The Health Professions Appeal and Review Board has confirmed a decision to issue professional advice to a registered practical nurse at an Ontario retirement home who failed to properly document …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Labour board rejects Heritage Inn Saskatoon’s bid to dismiss union complaint
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 …