The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has dismissed an application against Park’N Fly from a former worker who alleged discrimination due to disability. The tribunal concluded that the matter had …
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Crandall University denied insurance coverage for wrongful dismissal lawsuit
Crandall University’s attempt to secure insurance coverage for a lawsuit involving a terminated professor has been dismissed by the Court of King’s Bench of New Brunswick. Justice Maya Hamou ruled …
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District of Taylor in B.C. cleared in response to ‘cougar’ sexual harassment case
The British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal dismissed a complaint by a woman against her former employer, the District of Taylor, regarding their response to her allegations of workplace sexual harassment. …
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Non-profit worker awarded $2,500 by Alberta court after being fired less than a week into role
The Alberta Court of Justice has awarded a former worker $2,500 in damages against Chinook Lifecare Association for wrongful termination. The case centred around a disputed job offer and subsequent …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedSexual Harassment
Nova Scotia Public Works supervisor reinstated after being fired over alleged harassment
An arbitrator has overturned the termination of a Nova Scotia Public Works Supervisor, citing insufficient evidence of sexual harassment and a flawed investigative process. The case centered on JB, a …
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Ontario court orders independent medical examination in wrongful dismissal case
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has mandated that a former employee undergo an independent medical examination (IME) to substantiate his claims of mental health issues preventing him from mitigating …
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Truck driver deemed dependent contractor in Ontario small claims court ruling
An Ontario court has ruled that a truck driver for Ararat Trading Corp. was not an independent contractor but rather a dependent contractor. The court found that I.H., who had …
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The Administrative Labour Tribunal has issued a directive ordering Amazon to cease its interference with union activities at its Lachine warehouse, according to the union. In a decision handed down …
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Ontario court upholds ICICI Bank’s decision to fire assistant VP who shared confidential info with competitors
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has upheld ICICI Bank of Canada’s decision to terminate the employment an assistant vice-president for cause after he shared confidential information with two competitors …
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Saskatchewan’s Information and Privacy Commissioner has ruled that the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) must release records related to its “Do Not Hire List” and “Cautionary Hire List” to an applicant …