A former senior executive of the Bank of Montreal who was terminated without cause had an appeal dismissed by the Ontario Division Court last week. The appeal stemmed from a …
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Employee’s human rights case against B.C.’s Ministry of Children and Family Development deferred amid workplace dispute
A complaint made by a unionized employee against the Ministry of Children and Family Development, alleging discrimination based on physical and mental disability and religion, has been deferred by the… …
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Secret tapes in the workplace: Dismissal of senior analyst over covert recording upheld on appeal
In a case that has put the spotlight on the ethical implications of secretly recording workplace conversations, a former senior financial analyst at Mercer Celgar Limited Partnership, a pulp and …
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FeaturedLegal News
TD Bank facing $500 million class-action over vacation, public holiday pay for mortgage specialists
Toronto Dominion Bank is under scrutiny after a class action lawsuit was filed alleging that the bank failed to compensate its mobile mortgage specialists properly for vacation and public holiday …
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
Former server at Charlottetown restaurant awarded $15,000 for sexual harassment, employer ordered to train staff
A former server at Smitty’s Family Restaurant in Charlottetown has been awarded $15,000 after she was exposed to ongoing and continuous sexual harassment in her workplace. The server, KM, worked …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
B.C. court allows worker with MS to challenge release agreement amidst discrimination claims
A court in British Columbia has decided to let a worker’s human rights complaint against his previous employer move forward, even though he had signed a release preventing further legal …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedSexual Harassment
Lawsuit from CSIS agent tossed by B.C. court after it rules FPSLRA grievance process is proper forum
A lawsuit brought forward by a former Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) employee, Jane Doe, alleging sexual assault and workplace harassment by a colleague referred to as “Individual E,” h… …
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FeaturedLegal Costs
‘Reprehensible conduct’: B.C. employer awarded special costs after wrongful dismissal trial stretches to 23 days
The Supreme Court of British Columbia has awarded special costs to an employer following a protracted wrongful dismissal battle. Batten Industries was granted 80% of its special costs after the …
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FeaturedProfessional MisconductSexual Harassment
Veteran Ontario lawyer faces disciplinary action for sexual harassment, unprofessional correspondence with clients
A lawyer with 41 years’ experience is facing discipline from the Law Society of Ontario (LSO) after he admitted to inappropriate behaviour, including talking about “hookers” in front of his …
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FeaturedProfessional Misconduct
Toronto psychologist faces suspension, reprimand for drinking on job, sexual abuse of patient
A Toronto psychologist has had his license suspended, and is facing a reprimand, for allegations of professional misconduct that included inappropriate physical conduct with a patient and practising u… To …