Saskatchewan’s Information and Privacy Commissioner has ruled that the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) must release records related to its “Do Not Hire List” and “Cautionary Hire List” to an appli… …
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Union argues TTC worker who quit should be reinstated, pointing to his inability to make rational decisions
A former carhouse operator for the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is seeking to void his resignation, citing an incapacity to make rational decisions due to mental disability. The case, heard …
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City of Toronto wins arbitration in four grievances filed by former employee involving domestic disputes
An arbitrator has dismissed four grievances filed against the City of Toronto by a former employee who claimed violations of the collective agreement between the City and the Canadian Union …
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Nunavut’s Information and Privacy Commissioner has determined that the Ethics Officer, appointed under the Public Service Act, is not a “public body” under the Access to Information and Protection of …
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B.C. tribunal accepts late-filed sexual harassment complaint from minor who worked retail job
The British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal has accepted a complaint alleging sexual harassment and assault by a then 15-year-old girl by her supervisor, despite the fact it was submitted outside …
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Ontario court refuses to grant injunction to LivingArt Kitchens against former employees turned competitors
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has rejected a request for an injunction from LivingArt Kitchens Inc. that sought to restrict three former employees from competing and using alleged confidential… …
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Manitoba doctor’s claim of wrongful termination, defamation against Women’s Health Clinic dismissed
The Court of King’s Bench of Manitoba has dismissed a doctor’s claim against against Women’s Health Clinic Inc. (WHC) regarding breaches of contract, wrongful termination, and defamation. Dr. K.H., a… …
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Server’s sex discrimination against Vancouver restaurant proceeding to hearing
A former server at a Vancouver restaurant has successfully challenged an attempt to dismiss her complaint of sex discrimination, which she claims created a “toxic work environment” marked by verbal, …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Alberta welder’s appeal to include self-employment earnings in WCB compensation rate denied
The Appeals Commission for Alberta Workers’ Compensation has denied a worker’s appeal to increase his compensation rate by including earnings from his concurrent self-employment after he refused to pr… To …
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The Nova Scotia Board of Inquiry has dismissed a human rights complaint against the Halifax-Dartmouth Bridge Commission and Commissionaires Nova Scotia, finding that race was not a factor when officer… …