In a case that scrutinized the interpretation of holiday pay provisions under a collective agreement, the Alberta Labour Relations Board (ALRB) has dismissed an application by the United Steelworkers,… Free …
Category:
Featured
-
-
FeaturedLegal Costs
Law firm wins fee dispute against former client over dismissed WorkSafeBC complaint
The Supreme Court of British Columbia has ruled in favour of Sebastien Anderson Professional Law Corporation, operating as Labour Rights Law, allowing the firm to recover more than $22,000 in …
-
FeaturedProfessional Misconduct
B.C. kindergarten teacher suspended for causing emotional distress, failing to properly supervise students
A Coquitlam, B.C., kindergarten teacher has been given a two-day suspension for causing emotional distress to a student, and for failing to properly supervise her class. On July 18, the …
-
Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
City of Moncton’s 1,000-hour rule for truck driving experience upheld by arbitrator
The City of Moncton has successfully defended its decision to require 1,000 hours of truck-driving experience for a Utility 3 Labourer/Truck Driver position, a position that highlights its commitment … …
-
FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Printing specialist terminated during COVID awarded 24 months’ notice, but failed to mitigate damages
A 67-year-old printing specialist who was terminated during the COVID-19 pandemic has been awarded 24 months’ notice for wrongful dismissal by the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia. But the court …
-
FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Alberta worker who called labour board ‘asshats’ has workplace safety case dismissed
A worker’s attempt to challenge his layoff on the grounds of safety concerns came to a definitive end as the Alberta Labour Relations Board dismissed the appeal, citing abandonment in …
-
FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Pregnant cook, fired over a Facebook message she sent, awarded nearly $40,000 by human rights tribunal
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has awarded a former cook $37,849 after she was dismissed from her job shortly after announcing her pregnancy. The Tribunal found that the termination …
-
Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedLegal Costs
Saskatchewan’s labour board declines worker’s request for public defender or advanced costs
The Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board has ruled that it does not have the jurisdiction to appoint counsel or cover legal costs for an employee embroiled in a dispute with his …
-
FeaturedSexual HarassmentWorkplace InvestigationsWrongful Dismissal
Dismissal of assistant who was allegedly harassed by Ontario MPP unjust: Arbitrator
Arbitrator Jasbir Parmar has ruled that the termination of an Ontario New Democratic Party (ONDP) staffer was not based on just cause, but rather due to circumstances beyond her control, …
-
FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Nova Scotia court rules it has jurisdiction in wrongful dismissal case against U.K.-based company
The Nova Scotia Supreme Court has ruled that it has territorial jurisdiction in a wrongful dismissal case against Expro Group Canada and Expro North Sea. In a decision that highlights …