The British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal has denied an application by BC Hydro and one of its employees to further defer a sexual harassment complaint filed by a former employee, …
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BCF expands labour and employment law expertise in Quebec with acquisition of Gravel2 Avocats
BCF Business Law has acquired Gravel2 Avocats, a boutique firm specializing in labour and employment law, in a move that strengthens BCF’s presence in the Québec market and expands its …
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Constructive DismissalFeatured
Return-to-office mandate was constructive dismissal for long-term remote worker: Alberta court
An Alberta court has found that a 37-year employee was constructively dismissed when her employer required her to shift from a longstanding work-from-home arrangement to full-time in-office attendance… Free Membership …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Like a ’12-gauge shotgun’ blast: Worker claims he lost hearing due to tractor repeatedly backfiring
An Alberta worker’s claim for occupational noise-induced hearing loss (ONIHL) has been referred back to the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) for further investigation after the Appeals Commission det… Free Membership …
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The Ontario government is offering approximately $11 billion in tax deferrals and insurance rebates to support businesses and workers affected by growing economic pressures and new U.S. tariffs, Premier Doug …
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Human rights claim against Teva Canada dismissed due to civil lawsuit, but tribunal notes court’s limits
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has dismissed a complaint filed by a former employee of Teva Canada Ltd., ruling it lacked jurisdiction to proceed because the applicant had already …
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
No special delivery: Tribunal limits damages in sexual harassment case against UPS, supervisor
The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has ruled that a complainant cannot receive two separate damage awards for the same instance of workplace sexual harassment — one from the employee who …
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
Alberta court allows public disclosure of total claimants, compensation in Leduc harassment settlement
The Court of King’s Bench of Alberta has ruled that the plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit against the City of Leduc may publicly disclose the total number of women …
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PREMIUM🔒College worker who was called ‘thief,’ had status in system changed to ‘refugee’ awarded $25,000
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FeaturedProfessional Misconduct
Law Society revokes Windsor, Ont., paralegal’s licence over sexual relationship with student
The Law Society Tribunal has revoked the licence of Windsor, Ont.-based paralegal after finding he engaged in professional misconduct by initiating and maintaining a sexual relationship with a student… Free …

