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Worker’s claim for living out allowance and expenses dismissed by B.C. tribunal
The B.C. Civil Resolution Tribunal has dismissed a former worker’s claim for nearly $4,000 in unpaid living out allowance and expenses following his termination from Gainer Brothers Contracting. The … …
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Subscriber ContentWrongful Dismissal
PREMIUM Failure to warn worker about his poor performance prior to firing costs Alberta employer 10 months’ notice
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Employment ContractsFeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Ontario Chamber of Commerce granted intervener status in appeal over unenforceable termination clause
The Ontario Court of Appeal has granted the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) leave to intervene in a wrongful dismissal case involving Van Dolder’s Home Team, finding the appeal raises …
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PREMIUM Saskatchewan court orders new trial for Pilosio Canada in Saskatoon hospital worksite death
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Worker’s WCB claim upheld despite employer’s concerns over drug impairment and misconduct
An Alberta employer has lost its appeal challenging the acceptance of a worker’s shoulder injury claim, despite evidence the employee had high levels of drugs in his system at the …
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New building service provider liable for common law notice after contract transition, court rules
An Ontario Superior Court judge has ruled that a new building services provider must pay common law wrongful dismissal damages to an employee of the previous contractor, establishing which company …
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PREMIUM Court awards $182,000 to unvaccinated Sensient Colors sales manager fired during pandemic
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Amazon has lost its appeal of a labour board ruling that certified a union at the company’s Delta, B.C. warehouse. The B.C. Labour Relations Board dismissed Amazon’s challenge Tuesday and …
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VON ordered to pay additional $1,000 after it missed 30-day deadline to cut cheque to worker
An Ontario arbitrator has ordered the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) to pay $1,000 in damages to a worker after it failed to meet the payment deadline set out in …