The Alberta Labour Relations Board has denied an application by four defendants — Aramark Canada, Aramark Remote Workplace Services, Lighthouse Camp Services, and United Workforce Group of Alberta (UW… To …
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Ironworkers call for end to temporary foreign worker program amid trade uncertainty
Ironworkers Local 97 is calling on the federal government to end the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program for the construction sector, citing economic pressures from new U.S. tariffs and trade …
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By Brian Williams and Dale Carruthers | The London Free Press A former manager of a Southwestern Ontario retirement home accused of misappropriating nearly $200,000 used some of the money for …
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Senior executive at AlayaCare awarded 14 months’ notice, court cites inducement as factor
A senior executive who was induced to leave long-term employment for a new role has been awarded 14 months’ notice — totaling more than $200,000 — after being wrongfully dismissed, …
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Ontario court halts workers’ compensation class action until plaintiffs secure legal counsel
A proposed class action challenging the constitutionality of workers’ compensation regimes across Canada has been stalled after the Ontario Superior Court of Justice ruled that the lead plaintiffs mus… To …
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Nova Scotia’s top court confirms arbitrator has exclusive jurisdiction in unionized employee injury claim
The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal has ruled that a unionized employee’s workplace injury claim falls within the exclusive jurisdiction of a labour arbitrator, overturning a lower court’s decision to …
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A court has ruled that a software developer did not create his competing emissions-monitoring program in the course of his employment — dealing a setback to his former employer, Nexus …
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Constructive DismissalFeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Employer did not breach OHSA in security fob dispute, OLRB rules
The Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) has dismissed a workplace safety reprisal complaint brought by former law clerk against a Toronto-based personal injury law firm. N.P. alleged that his securi… …
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Ottawa hospital ordered to pay premium on statutory holidays, court affirms
The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group’s attempt to avoid paying premium rates for two full-time switchboard operators on statutory holidays was rejected by the court, which upheld an arbitrator’s decisio… …
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Employment ContractsFeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Court denies summary judgment in wrongful dismissal claim against Toyota dealer, orders case to trial
A New Brunswick court has denied a motion for summary judgment in a wrongful dismissal lawsuit, ruling that significant credibility disputes and conflicting evidence require a full trial. The case …


