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FeaturedSexual Harassment
Human Rights Tribunal orders Ivy Social Club to pay $35,000 to former bartender for sexual harassment, reprisal
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has ordered The Ivy Social Club Inc. and its owner to pay $35,000 to a former employee after finding that she was subjected to …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Court dismisses application to reinstate Imam at Islamic Association of Saskatchewan
An application by two members of the Islamic Association of Saskatchewan (Saskatoon) Inc. (IAS) seeking to reinstate a terminated Imam has been dismissed by the Court of King’s Bench for …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
No ‘egregious conduct’: Injured Alberta worker’s entitlement to disability benefits post-termination upheld on appeal
The Appeals Commission for Alberta Workers’ Compensation has upheld a decision granting temporary total disability (TTD) benefits to a worker who was terminated by his employer, ruling that his conduc… …
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FeaturedProfessional MisconductSexual Harassment
Law society appeal partially dismissed in sexual harassment case against Ontario lawyer
The Law Society of Ontario’s appeal regarding allegations of sexual harassment against a lawyer has been partially dismissed. The appeal panel upheld the hearing panel’s dismissal of misconduct allega… Free …
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
Tribunal denies second reconsideration in discrimination case against Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) has denied a second request for reconsideration from a former worker who alleged discrimination by the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board. Vice-chair… Free Membership …
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FeaturedJust Cause
Worker who disparaged company’s owner online, encouraged time theft not entitled to EI: Tribunal
A worker who used her employer’s messaging platform to make disrespectful comments about the company’s owner and allegedly encourage time theft lost her job due to “misconduct” and is not …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
B.C. employer not required to pay additional lost wages after administrative leave: WCAT
The Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT) has upheld a Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) decision that the employer of a deceased worker is not liable for lost wages beyond those covered …
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In the spirit of fostering a Thirst for Knowledge (TFK), the Employment Lawyers Association of Ontario (ELAO) is excited to announce a pivotal event aimed at uniting the Ontario employm… Free Membership Required …
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FeaturedMental Health
Ontario cop granted loss of earnings benefits after termination linked to PTSD symptoms
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA former police officer in Ontario has been granted workers’ compensation benefits after the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal found his termination related to an alleged sexual assault … …