In a move that signals a shift in the federal stance on labour disputes, Minister of Labour Seamus O’Regan Jr. introduced new legislation today aimed at banning the employment of …
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Court upholds reinstatement of Hibernia platform worker fired for using CBD oil to treat colitis
The Hibernia Platform Employers’ Organization (HPEO) has lost its appeal of an arbitration award that reinstated a unionized worker who was fired for using CBD oil to treat colitis. HPEO …
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Labour, pride groups call out City of Saskatoon after union leader fired – allegedly for championing gender-neutral language
Labour and advocacy groups are rallying around Jackie Morley, a former City of Saskatoon employee and union leader, who was fired from her job. Morley, an advocate for the 2SLGBTQIA+ …
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CN Rail ordered to reinstate worker fired over unsubstantiated threats linked to federal election, vaccinations
CN Rail has been ordered to reinstate a long-tenured worker it fired after he allegedly threated to hurt people during a conversation with a co-worker about the results of the …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedRecommendedWorkplace Violence
Nova Scotia Labour Board upholds Boilermakers’ expulsion of apprentice who consumed 30 drinks, struck union official
A Nova Scotia union was justified in kicking a worker out of its apprenticeship training program and stripping him of his membership after he consumed more thank 30 alcoholic drinks …
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Correctional Services of Canada’s firing of guard with history of tardiness, DUI charges upheld
The Federal Court of Appeal has rejected a former prison guard’s bid to overturn a decision by the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board regarding his termination from …
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Arbitrator rules on wages, shift premiums for University of Waterloo’s special constables and communications operators
An arbitration hearing held on Oct. 24, 2023, concluded with an award that delineates new wage structures and other provisions for Special Constables and Communications Operators at the University of …
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Principals’ meeting with teacher, where allegations were unveiled and home assignment announced, was not disciplinary: Arbitrator
An arbitrator has dismissed a preliminary motion filed by a teachers’ federation seeking to void the termination of a secondary school teacher in Ontario. The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Feder… …
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Arbitrator rules in favour of OPSEU over pro-rating of vacation pay for workers on pregnancy, parental and adoption leave at not-for-profit
An arbitrator has ruled in favour of the Ontario Public Service Employees’ Union (OPSEU) in a fight over vacation pay entitlements during leaves of absence. OPSEU filed a grievance against …
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Toronto Metropolitan University ordered to pay $30,000 to professor in harassment, safety violation case
In an arbitration case that has spanned several years, a tenured professor at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) has been awarded $30,000 in damages as a result of allegations of harassment, …