An arbitrator has upheld the dismissal of a personal support worker (PSW) at the Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care in Toronto after she didn’t return to work following an approved …
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Kent Homes justified in firing unionized worker who swore during discipline meeting over attendance issues: Arbitrator
A New Brunswick employer was justified in firing a worker who swore at a supervisor during a disciplinary meeting after repeatedly being absent from work because he claimed to be …
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Saskatchewan appeal court upholds ruling that ‘rude and childish’ behaviour was not harassment under Saskatoon Co-op’s policy or legislation
The Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan has dismissed an appeal brought by the United Food and Commercial Workers, Local 1400 (UFCW), against a previous decision concerning a harassment grievance filed …
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Toronto firefighters’ association loses judicial review of arbitration decision over ‘full net pay’ calculation
The Toronto Professional Fire Fighters’ Association’s application for a judicial review of an arbitration award has been dismissed, upholding the Arbitrator’s decision on the calculation of “full net … Free …
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Two retired workers at Saskatchewan Polytechnic awarded severance pay in wake of Court of Appeal ruling in different case
Two long-serving unionized employees at Saskatchewan Polytechnic have been awarded severance pay after being reassigned. The reassignment in April 2021 made them eligible for various contractual optio… Free Membership Required …
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Zooming into grievances: City of Windsor arbitration will be held virtually as arbitrator rejects employer’s call for in-person hearing
Another Ontario municipality has lost its bid to force a grievance hearing from virtual to in-person. Earlier this week, HR Law Canada reported on a discharge case involving the City …
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City of Regina worker’s DFR complaint against his union following safety-related suspension, misdirected email dismissed
The Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board has dismissed two complaints filed by an employee of the City of Regina against his union, the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 21. …
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City of Toronto loses bid to force upcoming arbitration hearing with CUPE to in-person rather than virtual
An arbitrator has decided that an arbitration hearing scheduled for Feb. 7, 2024, between the City of Toronto and Local 79 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) will …
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Ottawa Police Services Board wins judicial review over dispute on National Day of Mourning holiday pay following death of Queen Elizabeth II
An Ontario court has overturned an arbitrator’s decision around whether Ottawa Police should have treated the national day of mourning, declared after the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, as a …
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Veterans Affairs employee loses court bid for damages in bilingual position dispute
An employee with Veterans Affairs Canada, who applied for an acting position and was not successful, has lost his bid to have damages tacked on to a declaration of wrongdoing …