The Alberta Court of Justice has awarded a former worker $2,500 in damages against Chinook Lifecare Association for wrongful termination. The case centred around a disputed job offer and subsequent …
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Nova Scotia Public Works supervisor reinstated after being fired over alleged harassment
An arbitrator has overturned the termination of a Nova Scotia Public Works Supervisor, citing insufficient evidence of sexual harassment and a flawed investigative process. The case centered on JB, a… …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Ontario court orders independent medical examination in wrongful dismissal case
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has mandated that a former employee undergo an independent medical examination (IME) to substantiate his claims of mental health issues preventing him from mitiga… …
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FeaturedSmall Claims CourtUncategorized
Truck driver deemed dependent contractor in Ontario small claims court ruling
An Ontario court has ruled that a truck driver for Ararat Trading Corp. was not an independent contractor but rather a dependent contractor. The court found that I.H., who had …
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The Administrative Labour Tribunal has issued a directive ordering Amazon to cease its interference with union activities at its Lachine warehouse, according to the union. In a decision handed down …
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FeaturedJust Cause
Ontario court upholds ICICI Bank’s decision to fire assistant VP who shared confidential info with competitors
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has upheld ICICI Bank of Canada’s decision to terminate the employment an assistant vice-president for cause after he shared confidential information with two com… …
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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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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedMental HealthUncategorized
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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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
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 …