The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has dismissed a complaint brought by a former worker against a youth outreach centre and its director, finding the allegations were filed outside the …
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FeaturedWorkplace Violence
Sentencing expected soon for B.C. man accused of beating up co-worker at New Year’s party at employer’s house
By Bob Mackin | Prince George Citizen A BC Supreme Court judge in Quesnel reserved sentence for a man who severely injured a younger co-worker at a New Year’s Eve party at …
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The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has ruled that a human rights complaint brought by former correctional officer L.K. against Correctional Service Canada (CSC) will move forward—but only on the limit… …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Court rules elevator executive was shafted in business split, orders buyout
An Ontario court has ruled that a founding shareholder of Rideau Elevator Services Inc. was wrongfully dismissed and unfairly excluded from the company, ordering the corporate defendants to purchase h… …
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Employment ContractsFeatured
Contractual termination clause found enforceable in dismissal case involving Datastealth
A termination clause limiting an employee to minimum entitlements under Ontario’s Employment Standards Act (ESA) was upheld by the Superior Court of Justice, which ruled the provision did not violate …
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B.C. Court of Appeal raises damages award in defamation ruling involving media publications
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has increased the special damages awarded to a plaintiff defamed by media publications, emphasizing significant economic loss due to damaged employment opportuniti… Free Membership …
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FeaturedSmall Claims Court
HR consultant’s claim over disputed contract with First Nation tossed by small claims court
B.C.’s Civil Resolution Tribunal has dismissed a claim by an HR consultant who sought $1,650 in payment from a First Nation community, finding there was no valid contract and no …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
University of Windsor employee’s human rights application tossed after arbitration found to be fair and final
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has dismissed an application from a University of Windsor technologist who alleged workplace discrimination, finding that the substance of his complaint had alread… Free …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Ontario Court of Appeal upholds Sudbury’s due diligence defence in workplace fatality case
Editor’s note: Thanks to Ryan Conlin, a partner at Stringer LLP, who posted a copy of the ruling on LinkedIn. “For those following the Greater Sudbury case, the Crown’s motion …
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FeaturedSmall Claims CourtWrongful Dismissal
Cook in Victoria awarded damages after being fired for bringing dog into kitchen
The B.C. Civil Resolution Tribunal has ordered a Victoria restaurant to pay a former cook $1,893.40 in wrongful dismissal damages, finding the employer failed to prove it had just cause …