The Federal Court of Appeal has partially allowed an appeal by a former temporary employee of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), permitting him to amend his statement of claim …
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Privacy commissioner orders Memorial University to review its refusal to disclose employment contract for position in the UK
The Information and Privacy Commissioner of Newfoundland and Labrador has instructed Memorial University to reassess its refusal to disclose the employment contract of the Associate Vice-President of … Free Membership …
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FeaturedJust CauseOccupational Health & Safety
HR professional who alleged he was fired for reporting harassment, participating in OHS inspection loses appeal
The Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Appeal Body has rejected an appeal by an HR professional who alleged his termination from Carrington Holdings violated the province’s workplace safety legisl… Free …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedPrivacy
Edmonton Transit Service drivers not entitled to wage loss damages over cognitive tests that were ruled a breach of privacy
An arbitration panel has denied a union’s request for wage loss damages on behalf of three Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) drivers who were removed from work following cognitive screening tests …
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Union’s bid to declare related employers over work TTC’s Presto fare payment system dismissed by Ontario court
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice Divisional Court has dismissed an application for judicial review by the Canadian Union of Skilled Workers (CUSW) seeking to have Four Seasons Site Development …
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A worker who lost his job after he failed to return to work following a bereavement leave is not entitled to receive Employment Insurance (EI) benefits, the Social Security Tribunal …
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AccommodationArbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Arbitrator rules hospital’s termination of porter over COVID-19 vaccine refusal was unjust
An arbitrator has ruled that Trillium Health Partners unjustly terminated a porter who was dismissed for non-compliance with the hospital’s COVID-19 vaccination policy. While Arbitrator Daniel P. Ran… Free Membership …
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FeaturedWorkplace News
Ontario introduces new worker protections and employer penalties under sixth ‘Working for Workers’ act
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberOntario’s government introduced the Working for Workers Six Act, 2024, on November 27, proposing a series of measures aimed at enhancing worker protections and imposing stricter penalties on employers… Free …
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FeaturedLegal Costs
B.C. car dealership ordered to pay special costs after prolonged litigation marked by non-compliance
The Supreme Court of British Columbia has awarded special costs of more than $90,000 following years of litigation in which the plaintiff, Lucky Eight Enterprises Ltd., was found to have …
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Overstory Media loses appeal over liability for unpaid wages after purchasing The Georgia Straight
Overstory Media is on the hook for more than $270,000 in unpaid wages and compensation to nine former employees of Vancouver Free Press Publishing Corp. (VFP) after the Employment Standards …