Two unionized workers who were fired from their jobs at CST Canada Coal Limited in Alberta have been reinstated, with compensation, after their union grieved the terminations. The arbitration process… …
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Alberta court orders Industrial Alliance to disclose records related to workplace investigation in wrongful dismissal case
The Court of King’s Bench of Alberta has ordered the disclosure of documents related to a wrongful dismissal lawsuit against Industrial Alliance Insurance and Financial Services. The plaintiff, a for… …
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Workplace human rights case against Dunk N’ Dip proceeding after employer stops responding to communications
A workplace human rights complaint against Dunk N’ Dip Corporation is proceeding after the employer in the case stopped responding to communications. The complainant, AB, made allegations of sex-base… To …
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Trucking company worker failed to mitigate damages by accepting job offer that owner helped arrange: Ontario court
by Todd Humberby Todd Humber“No good deed goes unpunished.” That’s how an Ontario judge described an attempt by the owner of a failed trucking company to help a long-serving worker land another job. Justice …
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Flight attendant who alleged bullying, harassment has WCB claim rejected by appeals tribunal
A flight attendant who sought workers’ compensation for a mental disorder related to on-the-job bullying and harassment has had his claim rejected by the British Columbia Workers’ Compensation Appeals… To …
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Parks Canada underwater archaeologist reinstated after safety dispute over Franklin Expedition shipwrecks
An underwater archaeologist with Parks Canada who was involved in the exploration of the historic and infamous Franklin expedition shipwrecks HMS Erebus and HMS Terror — lost during the search …
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Former Alberta Energy worker, who refused $70,000 settlement offer, has human rights appeal dismissed
An appeal by a former Alberta Energy employee, who declined a “fair and reasonable” $70,000 settlement offer, has been dismissed by the Alberta Human Rights Commission. The worker, MK, filed …
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Transgender man awarded $18,000 for discrimination he faced at NC Tractor Services – including ‘deadnaming’
A transgender man has been awarded a total of $18,000 by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal for discrimination he faced while employed at NC Tractor Services Inc. DB, who uses …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Employer’s actions before termination might be relevant to the duty of good faith in manner of dismissal: B.C. Court of Appeal
The Court of Appeal for British Columbia has ruled that an employer’s conduct predating termination might be relevant when it comes to the duty of good faith in the manner …
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Ontario court awards 24 months’ notice to long-term employee with outdated contract who was terminated without cause
A 58-year-old employee at Ciena Canada has been awarded 24 months’ notice by an Ontario court after he was terminated without cause after 22 years of service. The worker, MG, …