A British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal member has dismissed a complaint filed by a City of Surrey employee who alleged sex discrimination after the city reduced her paid vacation entitlement …
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
Sexual harassment complaint against private school and two staff to proceed: B.C. tribunal
The British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal has refused to dismiss a sexual harassment complaint filed by a former teacher against a private Vancouver-area academy and two of its staff members, …
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Court dismisses truck driver’s bid to overturn EI benefits denial after voluntary resignation
The Federal Court has dismissed a judicial review application brought by a former long-haul truck driver who was denied Employment Insurance benefits after resigning from his job, finding the Social …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
FuelCell Energy worker loses human rights complaint after rejecting $15K settlement
The Human Rights Tribunal of Alberta has upheld the dismissal of a human rights complaint filed by a former FuelCell Energy worker who alleged discrimination on multiple grounds, finding she …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Worker fired after calling 911 over forklift fumes wins prohibited action ruling against B.C. employer
A British Columbia employer has lost its appeal of a prohibited action finding after a tribunal determined it fired a worker in retaliation for reporting carbon monoxide concerns to WorkSafeBC …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Poorly worded termination clause leaves Calgary energy company liable for share damages
A senior geological advisor wrongfully dismissed by a Calgary-based energy company is entitled to damages for share awards that would have vested during her reasonable notice period, the Court of …
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An Ottawa hair salon worker who posted a social media video announcing he was joining a competing salon “this week” — weeks before his resignation notice period was set to …
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FeaturedWorkplace News
Hamilton temp agency fined $100,000 for giving false records to employment inspector
A Hamilton temporary help agency has been fined $100,000 after pleading guilty to providing false records to an employment standards officer and obstructing an inspection. ML Staffing Solutions Inc., … …
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Constructive DismissalFeatured
B.C. miner’s constructive dismissal case sent to trial over conflicting pay evidence
A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has dismissed a worker’s application for summary trial in a constructive dismissal dispute against a mining company, finding that conflicting evidence on key fac… …
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The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission has appointed three new commissioners to two-year terms. Commissioners meet six times a year and are responsible for setting the commission’s strategic directio… Free …