A 70-year-old worker who claimed he was fired because of his age after the president of his company allegedly said he was “old as dirt” and “ought to be retiring …
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Employment ContractsFeaturedSpotlight Story
Rewriting the rules: HR needs to review employment contracts in light of Dufault ruling, says Rudner
HR professionals and employment lawyers alike are digesting the recent Dufault v. The Corporation of the Township of Ignace ruling by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice that could reshape …
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Ontario court approves $30 million class-action settlement over employment status of Canadian Hockey League players in OHL, WHL and QMJHL
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has approved a $30 million settlement resolving class action lawsuits regarding the employment status of players in the Canadian Hockey League’s Ontario Hockey League …
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FeaturedJust CauseSpotlight StoryWrongful Dismissal
After the fact: Alleging cause post-termination is fair game, but tread carefully
Among the items missing from the HR toolbox is a crystal ball. When it comes to terminations, issues can come to light after the worker has been dismissed — and …
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FeaturedMental Health
New Brunswick worker to undergo independent psychological exam after reporting anxiety, mental health issues in wake of vaccination
A worker in New Brunswick who claimed to be suffering severe anxiety and mental health issues after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine has won a partial appeal of a ruling to …
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‘Religious beliefs’ different than ‘strongly held personal beliefs’: Tribunal rejects appeal from unvaccinated CNRL worker
A Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (CNRL) worker who was suspended without pay after refusing to comply with the company’s COVID-19 vaccination policy on religious grounds has had his case dismissed …
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
Three former workers at TJ Construction Management awarded more than $320,000 for harassment, discrimination by CEO
Three former employees of TJ Construction Management have been awarded damages totaling more than $320,000 after the Human Rights Tribunal of Alberta ruled they had been subjected to gender-based harassment …
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
No new evidence: Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario rejects bid by former Women’s Habitat of Etobicoke to reconsider ruling
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has rejected a request to reconsider a previous ruling after the applicant claimed she had new facts related to her termination and workplace sexual …
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
Former Opa! Souvlaki worker awarded nearly $40,000 for sexual harassment, poisoned work environment
A former worker at Opa! Souvlaki has been awarded nearly $40,000 by the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario after it concluded she was subjected to sexual harassment, a poisoned work …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Warehouse worker, fired after accident involving machine he wasn’t trained or authorized to operate, not entitled to EI benefits: Tribunal
A warehouse worker who operated a reach machine, without proper authorization or training, and was involved in an accident that caused damage is not entitled to Employment Insurance (EI) benefits …