An arbitrator has concluded that Purolator’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate became unreasonable when it extended beyond June 2022, and he criticized the company for this “poor decision.” “Some of the consid… …
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‘Not an employee’: Former Mississauga councillor loses bid to sue city for wrongful dismissal, breach of employment contract
Are elected city councillors employees of the municipalities they represent? That question was raised in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice by a former councillor who was suing the City …
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The realm of labour and employment law in Canada has witnessed a dynamic year in 2023, marked by landmark rulings and significant legal developments. From groundbreaking arbitration decisions to pivo… …
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FeaturedSmall Claims Court
No dough for fired B.C. bakery worker: Court dismisses wrongful dismissal claim, leaves unpaid wages fight to Employment Standards Branch
In a recent small claims court decision by the British Columbia Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT), a dispute over wrongful termination and unpaid wages was addressed, leading to a dismissal of …
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IBM Canada, former worker square off over settlement agreement as court bemoans ‘disproportionate’ waste of judicial resources
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has extended the deadline for cross-examinations in a wrongful dismissal case involving a dispute over a settlement agreement, but it noted that the case …
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Adastra Labs granted deferral in human rights complaint from former worker who is also suing it for wrongful dismissal
The British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal has decided to defer a complaint brought by a former Adastra Labs worker. The complaint, filed in December 2021, alleges that Adastra Labs discriminated …
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Engineer fired without cause via courier, accused of taking kickbacks and even potentially murder, awarded nearly $600,000
A 69-year-old professional engineer who was fired without notice via a courier-delivered letter and accused of possibly being involved in the death of the company’s founder has been awarded 24 …
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FeaturedProfessional Misconduct
Former Toronto Mayor John Tory violated city’s Code of Conduct, but not harassment policy, with undisclosed relationship: Integrity commissioner
Former Toronto Mayor John Tory violated the city’s code of conduct with his undisclosed personal relationship with a staff member, according to a detailed report released by the city’s integrity …
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FeaturedMental Health
Paramedic’s claim for psychological injuries following death of patient under his care denied on appeal
The Northwest Territories and Nunavut Workers’ Compensation Appeals Tribunal has overturned a previous decision by the Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) Review Committee, denying a pa… Free Membership Required …
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Alberta labour board revokes $11,000 in termination pay awarded to worker who quit job over COVID vaccination policy
The Alberta Labour Relations Board has revoked an order that a worker, who quit his job over his employer’s COVID-19 vaccination policy, was entitled to more than $11,000 in termination …