The Alberta Human Rights Tribunal has ruled in favour of a former employee of Suncor Energy Inc., in a case of discrimination based on mental disability. The decision found that …
Category:
Featured
-
-
FeaturedSexual Harassment
Condo superintendent in Kingston, Ont., who signed release barred from human rights claim: Tribunal
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has dismissed a discrimination application filed by a former condo superintendent against Frontenac Condominium Corporation #12 (FCC) and related parties, ruling t… To continue …
-
FeaturedSexual Harassment
Workplace sexual harassment case against Back Country Tours stalled by death of respondent, $17 million estate debt
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has ordered the estate of a deceased man, accused of sexual harassment and sex-based discrimination, to clarify its bankruptcy status. The case against Back …
-
Employment ContractsFeaturedWrongful Dismissal
‘Particularly egregious’: Former EA’s termination provisions ruled unenforceable, court tacks on $10K in punitive damages
Gibson Building Supplies has been ordered to pay its former executive assistant nearly $20,000 in damages, including $10,000 in punitive damages due to the employer’s violation of the Employment Stand… …
-
Featured
Federal Court dismisses worker’s claim against aviation company over COVID-19 vaccination policy
The Federal Court has dismissed a claim by a worker against his employer — Skyservice Business Aviation — challenging its mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. Associate Judge Kathleen Ring conclude… To …
-
Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Arbitrator rules against Lakehead University’s motion to stay grievance in sexual misconduct case
Arbitrator Larry Steinberg has denied Lakehead University’s request to stay the grievance proceedings of a tenured professor accused of sexual misconduct, allowing the case to continue as planned. The… To …
-
FeaturedSexual HarassmentUncategorized
‘Touchy-feely’ manager who pinned bad behaviour on low blood sugar not entitled to receive EI: Tribunal
A worker who was fired following a work event where was accused of engaging in unwanted conduct towards several colleagues and an employee’s spouse is not entitled to receive Employment …
-
FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Job offer pulled: Nova Scotia court refuses county’s bid to convert wrongful dismissal case into a full-fledged action
The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia has dismissed a motion by the Municipality of the County of King’s to convert an application for wrongful dismissal into a full-fledged action in …
-
FeaturedOccupational Health & SafetyWorkplace Violence
Heated behaviour, not retaliation for safety complaints, was reason for Alberta worker’s dismissal: Board
The Alberta Labour Relations Board has summarily dismissed the appeal of a worker who alleged his suspension and subsequent termination from Endurance Technologies violated the Occupational Health and… To continue …
-
Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
OLRB rules against solicitor-client privilege claim in long-term care dispute
The Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) ruled that a portion of a document central to a labour relations case involving the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Trillium Health Partners, …