An aircraft mechanic fired by L3Harris Mas will be allowed to present contested evidence in his grievance arbitration, despite the employer’s objections under the legal rule known as Browne v. …
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CUPE’s York Region job evaluation grievances yield mixed results
An arbitrator has ruled on a series of job evaluation disputes between the Regional Municipality of York and CUPE Local 4900, adjusting the ratings for several positions on the factors …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedJust Cause
Cargill worker’s grievances over suspension, firing and retaliation dismissed
An Ontario arbitrator has dismissed three grievances filed by a United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) member at Cargill’s beef-processing plant in Guelph, finding the employee’s actions warranted … To …
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The Supreme Court of British Columbia has dismissed a petition from a hospitalist who argued her suspension for refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19 violated her Charter rights. The worker …
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FeaturedLegal CostsWrongful Dismissal
B.C. court awards increased costs to worker in wrongful dismissal case against Macquarie Energy
The Supreme Court of British Columbia has ordered Macquarie Energy Canada to pay increased costs to a former employee in a wrongful dismissal case, finding the company pursued three allegations …
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FeaturedSmall Claims Court
Worker’s claim for living out allowance and expenses dismissed by B.C. tribunal
The B.C. Civil Resolution Tribunal has dismissed a former worker’s claim for nearly $4,000 in unpaid living out allowance and expenses following his termination from Gainer Brothers Contracting. The … …
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Employment ContractsFeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Ontario Chamber of Commerce granted intervener status in appeal over unenforceable termination clause
The Ontario Court of Appeal has granted the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) leave to intervene in a wrongful dismissal case involving Van Dolder’s Home Team, finding the appeal raises …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Worker’s WCB claim upheld despite employer’s concerns over drug impairment and misconduct
An Alberta employer has lost its appeal challenging the acceptance of a worker’s shoulder injury claim, despite evidence the employee had high levels of drugs in his system at the …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
New building service provider liable for common law notice after contract transition, court rules
An Ontario Superior Court judge has ruled that a new building services provider must pay common law wrongful dismissal damages to an employee of the previous contractor, establishing which company …
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The Newfoundland and Labrador government has launched a new campaign to help workers understand their workplace rights and help employers learn their legal duties. The “Your Rights at Work” campaign …