A former Vancouver lawyer has been found guilty of professional misconduct for the sexual assault of a prospective client. The ruling by the Law Society of British Columbia Tribunal Hearing …
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Navigating workplace investigations: Expert insights and best practices for employers
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberEmployers have an obligation to investigate when they receive a harassment or discrimination complaint. But not every situation will require a full-blown investigation, according to Lai-King Hum, foun… Free Membership …
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Alberta court rejects bid by employer to shift courts, file counterclaim alleging negligence in wrongful dismissal case
In a recent decision, the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta ruled against Dragon HCPS Inc. in a case brought by RT and his company for wrongful dismissal. Dragon had …
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Security guard, unable to fly during pandemic because of vaccine refusal, not entitled to EI: Tribunal
In a recent decision by the Social Security Tribunal of Canada, an appeal regarding Employment Insurance (EI) benefits was dismissed, with the Tribunal ruling that the appellant was disqualified from …
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Aquafit instructor loses appeal in denial of EI benefits over refusal to comply with employer’s vaccination policy
In a recent ruling, the Social Security Tribunal of Canada’s Appeal Division has refused permission for an appeal, effectively halting the case of TV, an aqua-fitness instructor seeking Employment Ins… …
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Manitoba Labour Board tosses wrongful dismissal case filed under workplace safety regime
In a recent decision, the Manitoba Labour Board ruled on an appeal filed by MH, who claimed wrongful dismissal from his employment. The appellant alleged that the employer failed to …
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Alberta Human Rights Tribunal refuses bid to add former president as respondent in discrimination case
In a recent ruling, the Alberta Human Rights Tribunal deliberated on an application made by the Director of the Alberta Human Rights Commission to add an individual — TF — …
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City of Leduc reaches settlement in class-action over workplace sexual harassment, assault
The City of Leduc in Alberta has reached a settlement in a class-action lawsuit over workplace misconduct, including sexual harassment and sexual assault. The Calgary-based law firm of Burnet, Duckwor… …
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Check your spam folder: Human rights tribunal rescinds interim decision after employer claims it didn’t receive communications
Check your spam folders. That’s the message coming out of the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal after it rescinded an interim decision after the employer respondent said it didn’t receive the …
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Abuse of process: Ontario’s human rights tribunal dismisses claim from worker who received earlier payment from employer
The Ontario Human Rights Tribunal has dismissed an application alleging discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, and reprisal in the social area of employment based on sex and sexual orientation… Free Membership …