The Community Legal Assistance Society (CLAS) is urging the British Columbia government to ban or sharply limit non-disclosure agreements in cases of gender-based violence, saying the contracts silenc… Free Membership …
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PEI’s privacy commissioner won’t investigate Public Schools Branch’s social media collection
Prince Edward Island’s privacy commissioner has refused to investigate a parent’s complaint that the Public Schools Branch improperly collected screenshots of the family’s social media posts, finding … Free Membership …
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The Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board has dismissed a complaint from a civilian firefighter who alleged the Department of National Defence abused its authority by using a …
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B.C. worker fired after harassment complaint not victim of retaliation
A worker who was dismissed the same day she filed a bullying and harassment complaint with her employer’s board of directors was not the target of retaliation, the Workers’ Compensation …
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Worker’s $121K payout counts as earnings for EI purposes, appeal tribunal rules
A former municipal employee has lost his bid to overturn a ruling that a $121,382 payment from his ex-employer counts as earnings for employment insurance purposes, after the Social Security …
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B.C. court stays accountant’s dismissal claim against AirCFO, says Ohio is proper forum
The Supreme Court of British Columbia has stayed a wrongful dismissal action brought by a British Columbia accountant against a U.S.-based company, finding the court lacked jurisdiction and that Ohio …
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The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has dismissed a discrimination complaint filed by a former Miss Universe Canada contestant against the pageant’s operator and its national director, finding it had… …
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Human rights tribunal dismisses Magna worker’s reprisal claim over termination
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has dismissed a reprisal application from a former worker at a Magna International stamping plant, finding the claim fell outside the tribunal’s jurisdiction becau… …
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SpringLaw Managing Partner Lisa Stam joins First30’s Amy Davies to discuss the widespread implications of AI on people management, performance evaluation, and the very real opportunities and risks it … …
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Law Society of Ontario tribunal reprimands lawyer for failing four clients
An Ontario lawyer who admitted he failed to serve four clients diligently and did not communicate with them in a timely way has been reprimanded, ordered to refund $14,500 to …


