The New Brunswick Labour and Employment Board has ruled that elected municipal councillors are not “employees” under the Employment Standards Act (ESA), affirming the decision of the Director of Emplo… …
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The Supreme Court of British Columbia dismissed a proposed class action lawsuit against The TDL Group Corp., the franchisor of Tim Hortons restaurants, which alleged that a “no-hire” clause in …
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B.C. employer justified in firing traffic flagger for posts she made on Facebook: Tribunal
Way to Go Traffic Solutions (WTG) was justified in firing one of its workers due to her conduct on social media, the British Columbia Civil Resolution Tribunal has ruled. The …
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The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) has denied a request for reconsideration by RayDaniel Salon & Spa and its owner regarding a previous ruling that found them liable for …
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Arbitrator overturns termination of Edmonton crane operator in workplace harassment case
An arbitrator has overturned the dismissal of a crane operator at Sterling Crane in Edmonton who was fired for making a sexist comment in the workplace. Arbitrator Mia Norrie found …
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CRA worker who alleged age discrimination over degree requirement loses case at Federal Court
A Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) worker, who alleged age discrimination because a job posting required a degree that was not common when he graduated university in 1975, has had his …
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Inflation fight: Nova Scotia’s top court restores arbitrator’s wage award for ambulance workers
The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal has overturned a provincial Supreme Court decision and reinstated the original wage award set by an arbitration board for EMC Emergency Medical Care Inc. …
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Former public servant’s claim of race-based discrimination against Privy Council Office dismissed
The Federal Court has dismissed a judicial review application filed by a former public servant against the Privy Council Office (PCO). The case centered on allegations of systemic discrimination in …
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Saskatchewan Court of Appeal upholds dismissal of employee’s retirement compensation claim against Kelturn Drywall
The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has dismissed a worker’s appeal against his former employer, Kelturn Drywall Ltd., affirming the lower court’s decision that the company was not obligated to make …
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The Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT) of British Columbia has ordered Speedy Consolidated Inc. to pay about $4,500 to a former truck driver for unpaid wages and associated costs. The driver …