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 …
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Amazon has lost its appeal of a labour board ruling that certified a union at the company’s Delta, B.C. warehouse. The B.C. Labour Relations Board dismissed Amazon’s challenge Tuesday and …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
VON ordered to pay additional $1,000 after it missed 30-day deadline to cut cheque to worker
An Ontario arbitrator has ordered the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) to pay $1,000 in damages to a worker after it failed to meet the payment deadline set out in …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
CBC fails in bid to overturn arbitrator’s $96K award to former employee
The Ontario Divisional Court has upheld an arbitrator’s decision ordering the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation to pay a $96,782 separation allowance to a former employee, rejecting arguments the ruli… Free Membership …
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
Red Lobster worker’s harassment claim dismissed after she repeatedly requested withdrawal
A sexual harassment claim against Red Lobster worth an estimated $400,000 has been permanently dismissed by the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario after the complainant repeatedly told the tribunal she …