The Ontario Court of Justice in Kingston has imposed a $17,500 fine on Nova Scotia corporation Standard Paving Limited for illegally using a facsimile of a professional engineer’s seal on …
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Arbitrator rules in favour of OPSEU over pro-rating of vacation pay for workers on pregnancy, parental and adoption leave at not-for-profit
An arbitrator has ruled in favour of the Ontario Public Service Employees’ Union (OPSEU) in a fight over vacation pay entitlements during leaves of absence. OPSEU filed a grievance against …
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Human rights tribunal tosses claim from customer who was denied service at car dealership for refusing to wear mask
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has dismissed an application alleging that an automotive dealership discriminated against an individual based on disability over his refusal to wear a mask. The …
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Employment ContractsFeaturedWrongful Dismissal
‘Unfortunate end to his exemplary career’: B.C. court awards $2 million USD in severance pay to 75-year-old worker
Western Magnesium Corporation (WMC) has been ordered to pay $2 million USD in severance pay to a former employee who sued the company for wrongful termination. Additional damages for unpaid …
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Former CIBC worker, who alleged discrimination for being a heterosexual man, loses human rights challenge
The Federal Court has refused an application for judicial review of a human rights ruling from a former CIBC worker who claimed he was discriminated against because he was a …
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Toronto Metropolitan University ordered to pay $30,000 to professor in harassment, safety violation case
In an arbitration case that has spanned several years, a tenured professor at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) has been awarded $30,000 in damages as a result of allegations of harassment, …
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CN Rail worker, fired after train collided with van carrying three people, reinstated by arbitrator
A CN Rail worker, fired after an incident that resulted in a train hitting a van at a railway crossing, has been reinstated to his job by an arbitrator. On …
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Returning Officer, terminated after moving, loses Charter challenge over Elections Canada’s residency requirement
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has upheld residency requirements for certain election officer positions under the federal Elections Act. The requirements from Elections Canada were challenged … Free Membership …
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‘Pretty close to a tax fraud’: Howard Levitt’s column on new CRA rules triggers response from employment lawyers
A recent column by employment lawyer Howard Levitt, published in the Financial Post, has sparked a debate in the legal community. “There is a dirty little secret as to how …
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Changing an employee’s job duties without updating their employee contracts can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars
by Lai King Humby Lai King HumBy Lai-King Hum | Hum Law Firm Employment contracts are a critical component of the relationship between employers and employees. They outline the expectations and obligations of both parties, includi… …