“No good deed goes unpunished.” That’s how an Ontario judge described an attempt by the owner of a failed trucking company to help a long-serving worker land another job. Justice …
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Flight attendant who alleged bullying, harassment has WCB claim rejected by appeals tribunal
A flight attendant who sought workers’ compensation for a mental disorder related to on-the-job bullying and harassment has had his claim rejected by the British Columbia Workers’ Compensation Appeals Tribunal. …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Parks Canada underwater archaeologist reinstated after safety dispute over Franklin Expedition shipwrecks
An underwater archaeologist with Parks Canada who was involved in the exploration of the historic and infamous Franklin expedition shipwrecks HMS Erebus and HMS Terror — lost during the search …
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Former Alberta Energy worker, who refused $70,000 settlement offer, has human rights appeal dismissed
An appeal by a former Alberta Energy employee, who declined a “fair and reasonable” $70,000 settlement offer, has been dismissed by the Alberta Human Rights Commission. The worker, MK, filed …
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Transgender man awarded $18,000 for discrimination he faced at NC Tractor Services – including ‘deadnaming’
A transgender man has been awarded a total of $18,000 by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal for discrimination he faced while employed at NC Tractor Services Inc. DB, who uses …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Employer’s actions before termination might be relevant to the duty of good faith in manner of dismissal: B.C. Court of Appeal
The Court of Appeal for British Columbia has ruled that an employer’s conduct predating termination might be relevant when it comes to the duty of good faith in the manner …
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Employment ContractsFeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Ontario court awards 24 months’ notice to long-term employee with outdated contract who was terminated without cause
A 58-year-old employee at Ciena Canada has been awarded 24 months’ notice by an Ontario court after he was terminated without cause after 22 years of service. The worker, MG, …
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
Esthetician and recent immigrant who was allegedly sexually assaulted by her boss awarded $180,000 by human rights tribunal
A recent immigrant to Canada from Iran has been awarded $180,000 by a human rights tribunal after she made allegations of substantial mistreatment by her employer, including sexual assault, rape …
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Cupid in the cubicles: Balancing love, and law, in workplace romances
Valentine’s Day always brings a heightened focus on romance and, for employers, it’s a reminder that love isn’t just in the air — it’s in the office too. That can …
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Employment ContractsFeaturedWrongful Dismissal
New Brunswick court upholds $2 million award to hospital CEO who was fired by the Premier at a press conference
A court has upheld an adjudicator’s decision that awarded the former president and CEO of New Brunswick Horizon Health Network more than four year’s pay and $200,000 in aggravated damages …