The Federal Court has directed the Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC) to reconsider a complaint filed by a Canada Post worker who has multi-chemical sensitivity syndrome, which necessitates a sce… …
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Costco’s move to dismiss ESA application from former worker alleging unequal pay, retaliation rejected by Ontario Labour Relations Board
The Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) has rejected a move by Costco Wholesale Canada to dismiss an application from a former worker in advance of a scheduled hearing. The former …
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FeaturedWorkplace InvestigationsWrongful Dismissal
Former chief commercial at TerraFarma not entitled to documents detailing legal advice amidst workplace investigation: Ontario court
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has ruled that the former chief commercial officer at cannabis company TerraFarma cannot access documents detailing the legal advice received by the company amids… …
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Employment ContractsFeatured
Jail sentence frustrated employment contract for farm manager, no entitlement to termination pay: Ontario Labour Relations Board
A farm manager whose employment was terminated after he was sentenced to an 18-month incarceration for a criminal offense is not entitled to termination pay, the Ontario Labour Relations Board …
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FeaturedProfessional MisconductSexual Harassment
Ontario lawyer suspended for one month, ordered to pay costs after findings of sexual harassment and abusive communications
An Ontario lawyer has been suspended for one month and ordered to pay costs of $5,000 following findings of sexual harassment and discriminatory conduct towards female employees, alongside abusive and… …
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FeaturedProfessional MisconductUncategorized
‘Unshaken testimony’: Ontario lawyer cleared of sexual harassment, ethnic origin allegations
An Ontario lawyer has been cleared of allegations that he sexually harassed two former employees and made discriminatory comments based on ethnic origin by the Law Society Tribunal Hearing Division. …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Canada Post truck driver reinstated after being fired for breaching safety protocols three times
A Canada Post truck driver has been reinstated after he was fired for three safety-related incidents involving unsecured doors on the back of his vehicle. The incidents all happened within …
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FeaturedMental Health
Former soldier awarded compensation for pain, suffering related to anxiety disorder from harassment and sexual assault
The Veterans Review and Appeal Board of Canada has awarded compensation for pain and suffering to a Canadian Armed Forces veteran suffering from anxiety disorder, pointing to a sexual assault …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Ontario court rejects employer’s motion to replace witness, blasts affidavit written by articling student in wrongful dismissal case
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has rejected a motion by Open Storage to replace a witness in a wrongful dismissal case, leaving the company liable for costs. The case, …
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FeaturedMental Health
Alberta worker’s appeal for benefits for psychological injury sent back to WCB for additional investigation, re-adjudication
An Alberta worker’s appeal for compensation due to a chronic psychological injury stemming from workplace harassment and bullying has been referred back to the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) for ad… …