The Federal Court has struck down a proposed class action filed by RCMP officers who alleged their privacy rights were violated when radio communications were recorded without their consent during …
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Dog kennel worker awarded $5K after tribunal rules group chat venting was not resignation
The British Columbia Civil Resolution Tribunal (CRT) has ruled that an employee who was fired without cause is entitled to five weeks of pay despite the employer’s assertion that the …
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ONA can’t keep mistaken wage increase after Ontario’s Bill 124 struck down: Arbitrator
An Ontario arbitrator has dismissed a union grievance after finding that a wage reopener agreement containing an additional year of increases beyond what was intended could be rectified due to …
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Hospital’s failure to provide written reasons for probation termination breached agreement, but decision stands
An Ontario arbitrator has found that Almonte General Hospital breached its collective agreement by failing to provide written reasons for releasing a probationary nurse, but determined the breach did … …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedSexual Harassment
OPG’s site ban policy upheld against grievance challenge from employee of subcontractor
A grievance filed against Ontario Power Generation (OPG) by a union representing a worker who received a permanent site ban has been dismissed by the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB), …
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Railway conductor’s dismissal upheld for non-disclosure of medical condition, use of ‘magic mushrooms’
An arbitrator has upheld the dismissal of a Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway conductor who failed to disclose a medical condition and the use of “magic mushrooms” to self-treat that …
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Brothers’ squabble over tech startup shares dismissed following forged document, disloyal conduct
In a high-stakes dispute between two entrepreneur brothers, an Ontario court has dismissed claims by the older sibling for an equal share in a successful tech startup, while awarding damages …
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Military sexual assault case highlights reporting barriers, judge finds accused not guilty
The Ontario Court of Justice has acquitted a military cook of sexual assault charges, highlighting significant barriers to reporting sexual misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces. Despite finding th… To …
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Sexual misconduct exclusion bars defamation and wrongful dismissal insurance coverage in university case
The New Brunswick Court of Appeal has upheld a ruling that an insurance company is not required to defend a wrongful dismissal and defamation lawsuit because the claims involved sexual …
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Ontario tribunal rejects claim from worker in Czechia, reinforces geographic limits on ESA protections
In a ruling that highlights the jurisdictional limitations of the Employment Standards Act (ESA), the Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) has dismissed a claim by a worker who performed services …