An Ontario court has rejected a motion by a worker to enforce a settlement agreement against his former employer. The plaintiff, AL, whose employment was terminated in November 2021, had …
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Federal Court dismisses case from B.C. public service staffer who alleged political influence in decision to refuse EI benefits to unvaccinated workers
A British Columbia Public Service worker, who alleged political influence relating to the refusal of EI benefits for workers who were suspended for violating COVID-19 vaccination policies, has lost hi… …
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FeaturedLegal CostsUncategorized
B.C. Court of Appeal declares appeal by ex-Jazz Aviation flight attendant ‘abandoned’ over non-payment of $10,000 in security for costs
The B.C. Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal filed by a former flight attendant for Jazz Aviation, ruling the claim to be abandoned after he didn’t comply with a …
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FeaturedJust CauseSexual HarassmentWorkplace Investigations
Crandall University fires professor after investigation into inappropriate behaviour, sexually oriented comments
Crandall University, a faith-based post-secondary institution in Moncton, N.B., has announced the termination of of one of its professors, John G. Stackhouse Jr., following a six-month independent inv… Free Membership …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
‘Laudable and appropriate’: Arbitrator dismisses grievances against Coca-Cola from worker who refused to disclose vaccination status
An Ontario arbitrator has dismissed a number of grievances filed against Coca-Cola over its mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. The case, centered around Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Ltd.’s facility … Free Membership …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedSexual Harassment
Arbitrator upholds firing of long-serving St. Lawrence College employee who sexually assaulted male colleague
An arbitrator has upheld the dismissal of a senior shipping clerk at St. Lawrence College following allegations of sexual assault and subsequent dishonesty during an investigation. The worker, JS, had… …
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FeaturedRecommendedSexual Harassment
Manager at motorhome dealership sentenced to six months’ prison for workplace sexual assault against two women
A former 46-year-old employee at a motorhome dealership in Ontario has been sentenced to six months in prison after being convicted of sexually assaulting two female colleagues in the workplace. …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Saskatchewan company didn’t have cause to fire worker who fell, lied about location: Labour Board
A Saskatchewan employer has lost its bid to have an arbitration ruling overturned involving an employee it fired after he suffered a workplace fall. The employee, LW, began working for …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Toronto PSW fired after extended stay in India over lack of communication with employer following approved leave
An arbitrator has upheld the dismissal of a personal support worker (PSW) at the Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care in Toronto after she didn’t return to work following an approved …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Court rejects employer’s bid to hold its insurance provider, Sun Life, responsible for disability benefits for worker claiming wrongful dismissal
In a recent decision by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, a wrongful termination lawsuit took an interesting turn involving the question of disability benefits and third-party liability. The pla… …