The Federal Court has granted an interlocutory injunction preventing the Canada Border Services Agency from releasing a draft investigation report about Cameron MacDonald, a former CBSA executive involved in developing …
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New Brunswick tribunal denies mould-related workers’ comp claim citing lack of medical evidence
The Workers’ Compensation Appeals Tribunal of New Brunswick has denied a claim from a worker who alleged workplace mould exposure caused chronic health issues, ruling the evidence failed to establish …
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Dutton, Ont., employer fined $62,000 for failing to pay wages, reprisal against workers
A Dutton, Ont., employer has been fined $62,000 and ordered to pay more than $20,000 in unpaid wages after failing to comply with orders to compensate two employees who were …
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Facebook termination clause ruled invalid, employee awarded 10 months’ notice
An Ontario Superior Court judge has ruled that Facebook Canada’s termination clause violated employment standards legislation, awarding a former research director 10 months’ notice but rejecting his claim to millions …
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Human rights tribunal rejects worker’s request to ban publication of medical records
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has denied a former student union executive’s request to limit public disclosure of her medical information in a discrimination case, ruling that privacy concerns …
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🔒WSIB assessment trumps doctor’s note in casino worker’s dismissed accommodation case
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Union did not breach duty by dropping grievance in construction worker’s firing, board rules
The Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board has dismissed an application from a former Bird Construction employee who alleged his union failed to fairly represent him after he was fired for alleged …
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An employee who was fired after bringing a bottle of alcohol to his workplace has been denied Employment Insurance (EI) benefits, with the Social Security Tribunal of Canada ruling the …
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Worker’s psychological injury claim denied due to lack of qualifying events
The Appeals Commission for Alberta Workers’ Compensation has dismissed a worker’s appeal for compensation related to a psychological injury, finding that none of the 12 reported workplace events met the …
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Brookfield justified in firing community manager for conflict of interest, court finds
An Alberta court has upheld Brookfield Residential (Alberta) LP’s decision to dismiss a community manager for cause, finding the employee participated in a supplier’s incentive program and breached company policies …