An Alberta woman has been awarded 20 months’ notice after being terminated without cause during the pandemic, amounting to a more than $400,000 payment. Jeannette Watson worked for Schlumberger Canada… …
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Employment ContractsFeaturedRecommendedWrongful Dismissal
Ontario judge tosses out termination clause that specified no notice for just cause dismissal
A termination clause has been struck down by an Ontario court because it stated that no payments would be made in case of a “just cause” termination. Paul Summers was …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
$30,000 in legal costs awarded to worker in settled case, court criticizes aggressive defense
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has awarded $30,000 in legal costs in a wrongful dismissal case that was settled before it went to trial. The plaintiff (worker) and defendant …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Air Canada worker awarded 24 months’ notice following COVID-related termination
The dust has settled from another pandemic-related termination at Air Canada. This time, a long-term employee was awarded 24 months’ notice. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice also delved into …
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
Pub worker, sexually harassed by owner, awarded $35,000 by Alberta Human Rights Commission
A former worker at an Alberta pub has been awarded $35,000 by the province’s Human Rights Commission after it ruled she had been sexually harassed by her boss at work. …
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Constructive DismissalFeatured
Doctor’s office engaged in ‘after-the-fact’ narrative in constructive dismissal case: Ontario court
An administrator at a Toronto medical office has been awarded 22 months’ notice after she was constructively dismissed following the death of a doctor. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice …
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FeaturedRecommendedSexual Harassment
Bystanders have huge role to play in reducing sexual harassment, bullying in the workplace
By Catalina Rodriguez, Employment Lawyer & Workplace Investigator, Forte Workplace Law & Facilitator, StandUP Teams™ Sexual harassment in the workplace can be a complicated, emotional and risk… Free Membership Required …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
TTC ends mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, offers reinstatement, but no back pay
The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is lifting its its mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy as of Nov. 27. “While COVID-19 vaccinations will no longer be required for TTC employees, the TTC …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedPrivacy
Court dismisses CBSA firearm instructor’s frisking claim, says grievance was proper forum
The Supreme Court of British Columbia has dismissed a lawsuit by a former Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) unionized firearm instructor because it lacked jurisdiction. Simply put, the issue could …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedMental Health
Unionized optician who refused to work Sundays awarded lost wages, $1K for emotional pain
A unionized optician in Toronto who was laid off after refusing to work Sundays during the pandemic has been awarded more than $16,000 in lost pay, along with $1,000 for …