A worker’s attempt to challenge his layoff on the grounds of safety concerns came to a definitive end as the Alberta Labour Relations Board dismissed the appeal, citing abandonment in …
-
FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Pregnant cook, fired over a Facebook message she sent, awarded nearly $40,000 by human rights tribunal
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has awarded a former cook $37,849 after she was dismissed from her job shortly after announcing her pregnancy. The Tribunal found that the termination …
-
Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedLegal Costs
Saskatchewan’s labour board declines worker’s request for public defender or advanced costs
The Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board has ruled that it does not have the jurisdiction to appoint counsel or cover legal costs for an employee embroiled in a dispute with his …
-
FeaturedSexual HarassmentWrongful Dismissal
Dismissal of assistant who was allegedly harassed by Ontario MPP unjust: Arbitrator
Arbitrator Jasbir Parmar has ruled that the termination of an Ontario New Democratic Party (ONDP) staffer was not based on just cause, but rather due to circumstances beyond her control, …
-
FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Nova Scotia court rules it has jurisdiction in wrongful dismissal case against U.K.-based company
The Nova Scotia Supreme Court has ruled that it has territorial jurisdiction in a wrongful dismissal case against Expro Group Canada and Expro North Sea. In a decision that highlights …
-
FeaturedProfessional Misconduct
Ontario physiotherapist ordered to undergo training after workplace conduct complaints
The Ontario Health Professionals Appeal and Review Board has upheld a ruling that requires a physiotherapist to complete a Specified Continuing Education or Remediation Program (SCERP). The Board’s decision, which …
-
FeaturedOccupational Health & SafetyWrongful Dismissal
Ruling rollback: Walmart wins safety fight, but wrongful dismissal claim can proceed
The Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT) has issued a mixed ruling in a case involving Walmart Canada and one of its former workers. The Tribunal barred his …
-
Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
City of Toronto worker’s reprisal claim heads to consultation after OLRB ruling
A City of Toronto employee’s fight against alleged workplace reprisals will move forward to a consultation, following a recent decision by the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB). The worker, M.P., …
-
FeaturedPrivacy
Worker awarded deadline extension in video surveillance case at Terrapure Environmental
The Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) extended the filing deadline for an appeal by a worker against an inspector’s order under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA). The appeal, …
-
FeaturedMental Health
Air Canada flight attendant partially granted confidentiality in discrimination case
A former Air Canada flight attendant has been partially granted a confidentiality order by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal in her ongoing discrimination case against the airline. The attendant, who …