A flight attendant who accused a colleague of sexual harassment has been denied the right to intervene in the arbitration over his dismissal, a ruling that puts into focus the …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedSexual Harassment
B.C. professor who made allegedly false sexual harassment allegations loses appeal of arbitrator’s ruling
The British Columbia Labour Relations Board denied an application for reconsideration by a university professor who challenged the dismissal of his earlier application to review an arbitration award. The case, …
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Gordon Food Service wins partial stay after being ordered to reinstate 3 fired workers in B.C.
A British Columbia employer has been granted partial relief in its attempt to stay a labour board decision that ordered the reinstatement of three employees and other remedial actions following …
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Ontario hospital’s COVID-19 vaccine terminations upheld, but severance pay awarded
In a complex ruling balancing the rights of workers with the operational needs of a healthcare institution, an arbitrator has upheld the termination of 40 unvaccinated employees at William Osler …
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New Brunswick educator can grieve outside collective agreement despite union membership: Arbitrator
An arbitrator has ruled that a long-serving educator and administrator can proceed with his grievance against the New Brunswick Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) despite his union …
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Wescast Industries loses bid to block arbitration in Ontario plant closure grievances
An arbitrator has dismissed Wescast Industries Inc.’s attempt to block the arbitration of two policy grievances related to a plant closure, paving the way for the grievances to be heard …
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Steelworkers lose holiday pay fight with Logistics in Motion in wake of Alberta legislation
In a case that scrutinized the interpretation of holiday pay provisions under a collective agreement, the Alberta Labour Relations Board (ALRB) has dismissed an application by the United Steelworkers, Local …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
City of Moncton’s 1,000-hour rule for truck driving experience upheld by arbitrator
The City of Moncton has successfully defended its decision to require 1,000 hours of truck-driving experience for a Utility 3 Labourer/Truck Driver position, a position that highlights its commitment to …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedLegal Costs
Saskatchewan’s labour board declines worker’s request for public defender or advanced costs
The Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board has ruled that it does not have the jurisdiction to appoint counsel or cover legal costs for an employee embroiled in a dispute with his …
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City of Toronto worker’s reprisal claim heads to consultation after OLRB ruling
A City of Toronto employee’s fight against alleged workplace reprisals will move forward to a consultation, following a recent decision by the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB). The worker, M.P., …