The Alberta Labour Relations Board has dismissed a nurse’s complaint that her union failed to fairly represent her in a grievance challenging an unpaid leave of absence for non-compliance with …
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
Ontario tribunal denies reconsideration in Best Western sexual harassment case
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has denied a request to reconsider its decision dismissing a sexual harassment application against Best Western Plus Waterloo, finding the worker failed to establi… …
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The British Columbia Employment Standards Tribunal has dismissed a worker’s appeal of a determination that he was not entitled to commissions on projects sold by other employees, finding no error …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Alberta court allows wrongful dismissal claim to proceed despite brief overlap with earlier action
An Alberta court has dismissed an employer’s appeal to strike out a wrongful dismissal lawsuit, ruling that a two-week overlap between two claims for the same termination did not constitute …
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In recent years, employers across Canada have been navigating a transformed risk environment. Employment Practices Liability (EPL) claims are steadily rising, fuelled by remote work realities, shiftin… Free Membership Required …
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FeaturedLegal NewsProfessional Misconduct
Law Society suspends two Ontario lawyers for sharp practice, breach of undertaking
Two Ontario lawyers have been suspended by the Law Society of Ontario for professional misconduct involving improper communications with represented parties, sharp practice and failures in supervision… Free Membership Required …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & SafetySexual Harassment
WSIAT denies loss of earnings benefits to worker terminated after sexual harassment investigation
A worker who was terminated following a workplace investigation that substantiated sexual harassment allegations against her is not entitled to ongoing loss of earnings benefits, the Workplace Safety … Free …
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FeaturedSmall Claims Court
B.C. worker charged $500 worth of tools to former employer’s Home Hardware account after leaving job
A British Columbia construction company has been awarded $485.85 after a former employee purchased tools using the company account two days after his employment ended, but failed in claims that …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
National Steel Car worker’s reprisal claim over human rights tribunal responses dismissed
The Ontario Labour Relations Board has dismissed a reprisal complaint filed by a National Steel Car worker who alleged his employer and union retaliated against him through their responses to …
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Toronto Transit Commission clerk’s human rights complaint dismissed over credibility concerns
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has dismissed a discrimination complaint filed by a Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) clerk, finding significant credibility issues and insufficient evidence to pro… Free Membership …