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 … …
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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 dismiss… Free Membership …
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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 skill… …
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Employment ContractsFeaturedSpotlight Story
Do your workers have ‘side hustles?’ Here’s how employers can (and should) respond
An increasing number of Canadians are turning to side hustles to help cover rising living expenses, according to a recent survey by H&R Block Canada. Nearly 9 million Canadians, or …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & SafetySexual Harassment
B.C. tribunal dismisses construction worker’s claim she was fired her for raising safety concerns about sexual harassment
The British Columbia Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT) has denied a worker’s appeal alleging her employer terminated her employment in retaliation for raising safety concerns about sexual h… Free Membership …
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Employment ContractsFeatured
B.C. court rules termination clause unenforceable due to lack of fresh consideration for HungryPanda exec
A recent Supreme Court of British Columbia decision has reinforced the importance of fresh consideration when modifying employment contracts. In Sui v. HungryPanda Tech Ltd., the court ruled that a …
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