An apartment superintendent who was fired after she refused to deal with a contractor who had sexually harassed her did not lose her job due to misconduct and is eligible …
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Unvaccinated worker who cited Minister’s remarks to support bias claim denied EI benefits on appeal
An unvaccinated worker who lost his job for misconduct, and was denied Employment Insurance (EI) benefits as a result, appealed the ruling partially because he argued the decision-maker was biased. …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Worker’s appeal for loss of earnings benefit denied, permanent disability award affirmed
In a recent Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT) decision out of British Columbia, a steel forming operator who sustained a left shoulder impingement syndrome from lifting a sheet of metal …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Firing of Canada Post worker who was ‘uncivil’ and ‘insubordinate’ upheld by arbitrator
Canada Post was justified in firing worker for cause who an arbitrator described as “generally agreeable” and a good worker because of a pattern of conduct and speech that were …
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B.C. worker who claimed company president called him ‘old as dirt’ before termination has human rights claim dismissed
A 70-year-old worker who claimed he was fired because of his age after the president of his company allegedly said he was “old as dirt” and “ought to be retiring …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Divisional Court upholds human rights tribunal jurisdiction over unionized worker discrimination claims
The Ontario Divisional Court has dismissed an application by the London District Catholic School Board seeking to limit the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario’s authority to hear discrimination complain… Free …
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Employment ContractsFeaturedSpotlight Story
Rewriting the rules: HR needs to review employment contracts in light of Dufault ruling, says Rudner
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberHR professionals and employment lawyers alike are digesting the recent Dufault v. The Corporation of the Township of Ignace ruling by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice that could reshape …
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Ontario court approves $30 million class-action settlement over employment status of Canadian Hockey League players in OHL, WHL and QMJHL
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has approved a $30 million settlement resolving class action lawsuits regarding the employment status of players in the Canadian Hockey League’s Ontario Hockey Le… …
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FeaturedJust CauseSpotlight StoryWrongful Dismissal
After the fact: Alleging cause post-termination is fair game, but tread carefully
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAmong the items missing from the HR toolbox is a crystal ball. When it comes to terminations, issues can come to light after the worker has been dismissed — and …
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FeaturedMental Health
New Brunswick worker to undergo independent psychological exam after reporting anxiety, mental health issues in wake of vaccination
A worker in New Brunswick who claimed to be suffering severe anxiety and mental health issues after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine has won a partial appeal of a ruling to …