Canadian National Railway (CN) has been ordered to reinstate a long-serving employee with 22 years of experience to his original position after the company failed to adequately accommodate his medical… …
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Ontario court dismisses former Metro worker’s attempt to involve human rights bodies in dispute
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has dismissed attempts by a former employee of Metro Ontario Inc. to involve the Office of the Integrity Commissioner of Ontario, the Ontario Human …
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FeaturedLegal News
Ontario judge calls on lawyers to treat self-represented litigants with professionalism, courtesy
Dealing with self-represented litigants (SRLs) can be challenging and time consuming, but it is incumbent upon lawyers to maintain a high standard of professionalism and to adjust their behaviour acco… …
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FeaturedProfessional Misconduct
Retired military lawyer guilty of professional misconduct for impersonating public officer, misleading law society
A Law Society of Ontario tribunal has found a lawyer guilty of professional misconduct for impersonating a public officer and misleading the Law Society during its investigation. D.M., a retired …
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FeaturedProfessional MisconductWorkplace Violence
Winnipeg lawyer suspended for six months after punching articling student in the groin
In a ruling handed down by the Law Society of Manitoba, a Winnipeg lawyer has been suspended for six months following his guilty plea to a charge of professional misconduct, …
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FeaturedMental Health
Alberta worker’s PTSD claim in wake of sexual assault by stranger sent back for further review
The Appeals Commission for Alberta Workers’ Compensation has directed the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) to conduct a deeper investigation into a claim for psychological injury. The case, which rev… Free …
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
Human rights tribunal dismisses discrimination case against Humber River Hospital
A former worker at Humber River Hospital has seen his discrimination claims dismissed by the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO), with the Tribunal ruling that another proceeding had already …
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Federal Court of Appeal overturns contempt ruling against Canadian Pacific Railway in dispute with Teamsters Canada
The Federal Court of Appeal has overturned a contempt ruling against Canadian Pacific Railway (CP), finding that the Federal Court erred in its application of the law regarding civil contempt …
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Employment ContractsFeaturedSpotlight Story
Review employment contracts regularly or risk incurring extra costs
by Lai King Humby Lai King HumToo often, employers are surprised when their “perfectly drafted” employment contracts become obsolete at critical moments, resulting in unexpected costs or even legal disputes. Unlike other long-term… Free Membership Required …
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By Maggie Macintosh | Winnipeg Free Press The University of Manitoba is suing its former law school dean to recover hundreds of thousands of public dollars he spent upgrading his resumé …