A Nova Scotia brewery has been found in violation of provincial liquor regulations after failing to maintain “orderly control” of its premises in a case involving the tragic death of …
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B.C. Court of Appeal upholds $1.5 million defamation award against traffic control firm and its executives
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by Valley Traffic Systems Inc. (VTS) and two of its executives, upholding a $1.5 million damages award for defamation against …
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City of Saint John liable to pay victims of accused cop after top court loss
The City of Saint John will have to pay damages in a class-action lawsuit from alleged victims of sex offender and former police officer Kenneth Estabrooks after its appeal was …
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Grey County requests clarity on ’employer’ definition following Supreme Court of Canada ruling involving Sudbury
By M.T. Fernandes | Flesherton Advance Grey County is adding its voice to those who want the province to clarify what a recent court decision will mean about its liability for …
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Worker driving company pickup found partially liable in crash, victim awarded $3.2 million
The Court of Appeal for British Columbia has ruled that KC’s Environmental Service and one of its employees are 40% liable for injuries sustained in a three-car accident involving a …
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Plaintiff in $10 million sex abuse class-action lawsuit against Royal Winnipeg Ballet awarded $7,500 honorarium
A former student at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet has been awarded $7,500 as an honorarium for being the representative plaintiff in a sexual abuse class-action lawsuit that was settled for …
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There’s a chill wind in the air as the calendar steams towards November. That also means that, at many Canadian organizations, thoughts are turning to organizing the annual holiday party. …
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Rogers requires customers to show ID before entering stores in bid to keep staff safe, reduce robberies
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberRogers is requiring customers to show government-issued ID before it allows them into its retail stores. A Rogers spokesperson told HR Law Canada the policy was implemented in 2021 to …
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Mixing alcohol, employees can be a costly cocktail for employers
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberFor bars and restaurants, serving an intoxicated customer is not only a bad idea – it can be illegal and have significant financial consequences for employers and employees alike. In …