A grievance against the Ontario Clean Water Agency over a poisoned work environment is proceeding to a full hearing after the Grievance Settlement Board rejected a bid by the employer …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedSexual Harassment
Ontario court overturns reinstatement of GO Transit drivers fired for crude WhatsApp chats, orders new arbitration
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has overturned an arbitrator’s decision that reinstated five GO Transit bus drivers who were fired by Metrolinx after allegations of workplace harassment via What… …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedUncategorized
Nova Scotia Court of Appeal rejects nurses’ wage dispute grievance, says bargaining – not arbitration – is appropriate forum
The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union (NSGEU) over a salary dispute with the Nova Scotia Health Authority …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Moncton Honda didn’t violate collective agreement by giving alternate day off for Remembrance Day: Arbitrator
Moncton Honda did not violate its collective agreement when it decided to shut its doors on Remembrance Day in 2023, offering its employees a day off in July 2024 as …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedJust Cause
Toronto hospital justified in firing nurse who deliberately underdosed medication to patient: Arbitrator
A Toronto hospital was justified in firing a nurse who deliberately administered a lower dose of medication than prescribed by a doctor, but her conduct did not rise to the …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Firing of Canada Post worker who was ‘uncivil’ and ‘insubordinate’ upheld by arbitrator
Canada Post was justified in firing worker for cause who an arbitrator described as “generally agreeable” and a good worker because of a pattern of conduct and speech that were …
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Divisional Court upholds human rights tribunal jurisdiction over unionized worker discrimination claims
The Ontario Divisional Court has dismissed an application by the London District Catholic School Board seeking to limit the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario’s authority to hear discrimination complain… Free …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsWorkplace News
B.C. is closing a loophole that forced workers to cross some picket lines
By Brishti Basu | The Tyee B.C. is changing the Labour Relations Code to fix a loophole that forced some workers to cross picket lines. The change, part of a bill introduced Monday, would ensure …
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Nova Scotia Court of Appeal restores arbitrator’s ruling in contentious fight between UFCW, Sproule Lumber
The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal has reinstated an arbitrator’s original ruling involving Sproule Lumber and the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW) after it was overturned by a …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsWorkplace News
‘It’s a hit to the gut’: Striking Matheson workers banned from some buildings
By Marissa Lentz | TimminsToday.com Striking union members are banned from going into three Matheson facilities. CUPE Local 1490 members were recently issued a trespassing notice from the Township of Black …