The Alberta Court of Justice has dismissed claims by NL Fisher Supervision & Engineering Ltd. against former contractors, ruling that the non-competition clauses in their agreements were unreasonable and unenforceable. …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Arbitrator rules MLSE must pay staff for online Smart Serve training time
Arbitrator Norm Jesin has ruled that Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) must compensate certain non-alcohol-serving employees for time spent completing compulsory online Smart Serve training. The decision directs MLSE …
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FeaturedLegal NewsUncategorized
Employment lawyers propose mandatory mediation to ease backlog at Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
The Employment Lawyers Association of Ontario (ELAO) is urging the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) to adopt mandatory mediation, a move they believe will streamline case resolutions and alleviate …
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Opinion/Commentary
Cop justifiably fired for alleged sexual assault – so why did a Tribunal award him workers’ comp?
In a black-and-white world, justice is swift, clear, and unambiguous. Wrong is wrong, right is right, and the lines between them are as stark as the stripes on a zebra. …
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FeaturedMental Health
Ontario cop granted loss of earnings benefits after termination linked to PTSD symptoms
A former police officer in Ontario has been granted workers’ compensation benefits after the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal found his termination related to an alleged sexual assault was …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Random drug and alcohol testing for nuclear workers upheld by Federal Court of Appeal
The Federal Court of Appeal has upheld the legality of mandatory pre-placement and random alcohol and drug testing for safety-critical workers at high-security nuclear facilities. The decision dismisses an appeal …
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AccommodationFeatured
Alberta Court of Appeal dismisses former security guard’s human rights retaliation claim
The Alberta Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by a security guard who alleged that his former employer, Paladin Security Group, retaliated against him contrary to the Alberta Human …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Ontario Court of Appeal rules employee’s release includes vested stock units
In a significant decision for both employers and employees, the Ontario Court of Appeal has ruled that an employee’s broad release in a settlement agreement includes claims for vested stock …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Golf superintendent, 51, tees up $34,000 in damages after being fired less than a month into new role
A 51-year-old golf superintendent who was fired less than a month after taking on a new job has been awarded five months’ notice for wrongful dismissal by an Ontario court, …
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FeaturedWorkplace News
Ontario passes fifth Working for Workers Act, enhancing protections and opportunities for workers
Ontario has enacted its fifth Working for Workers Act, introducing a series of measures aimed at improving worker protections, supporting frontline staff, and encouraging more women to enter the skilled …
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