A worker terminated by Provincial Health Services Authority can proceed with a human rights complaint alleging disability discrimination despite signing a release, a tribunal has ruled. The British Co… Free …
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Veteran denied benefits for irritable bowel syndrome, celiac disease linked to expired rations
A Canadian Armed Forces veteran who attributed her irritable bowel syndrome and celiac disease to consuming expired rations during military service has been denied pain and suffering compensation, an … …
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A former Good Samaritan Society worker who filed a court application seeking justice, compensation and access to her locked-in retirement account has been issued a notice that her case appears …
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Tribunal dismisses Humber Polytechnic worker’s discrimination application as abuse of process
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario dismissed a discrimination application filed by a Humber Polytechnic worker 20 days after she signed a settlement agreement resolving her grievance, finding she wa… …
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Chiropodist found guilty of sexual abuse for inappropriate comments during treatment
An Ontario chiropodist sexually abused a patient when he made comments about blow jobs and escorts during a foot treatment, then lied to her about how her complaint would be …
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T&T worker, fired for social media post criticizing employer, has complaint dismissed by board
An Ontario court has dismissed a worker’s application for judicial review after a labour board found he was terminated for refusing to remove a social media post criticizing his employer, …
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B.C. court strikes aggravated damages claim in wrongful dismissal case, grants leave to amend
The B.C. Supreme Court has struck portions of a wrongful dismissal claim for failing to plead material facts, but granted the plaintiff leave to amend the pleadings. The employer, Wainbee …
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Bus driver sexual harassment case reinstated despite paralegal’s missed communications
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has granted a request for reconsideration after finding a sexual harassment applicant should not bear the consequences of her paralegal’s failure to respond to …
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Mixer driver wins job back after punching co-worker who repeatedly dared him to fight
An arbitrator has ordered the reinstatement of a mixer driver terminated for punching a co-worker, finding the employer failed to address years of racist provocation and workplace aggression that led …
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Alberta worker deemed unsuitable for bilingual call centre role due to insufficient English fluency
The Appeals Commission for Alberta Workers’ Compensation has overturned a decision that deemed a worker with intermediate English language skills suitable for a bilingual customer service position req… Free Membership …

