A driver’s termination for alleged racist comments and violent threats — including stating “I hate blacks,” raising his arm and saying “white power,” and threatening to “go postal” — has …
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CUPE failed to keep hospital worker, terminated for misconduct, in the loop about accusations: Board
The Ontario Labour Relations Board has denied a request by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 139, to reconsider a duty of fair representation ruling that found it …
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Federal court sides with Fisheries and Oceans Canada, tosses lawsuit from worker and his spouse over jurisdictional issues
A federal court has struck out a claim brought by two plaintiffs against the Crown, represented by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), finding it “plain and obvious” that the matter …
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Teck Coal ordered to pay $140,000 after mine worker severely injured changing truck wheel
A mining company that contracted out truck maintenance has been ordered by the British Columbia Environmental Appeal Board to pay an administrative monetary penalty of $140,000 after a serious wheel …
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Muslim camp counsellor alleges bias at Holland College; P.E.I. court rules against complaint
In a workplace dispute that escalated into a human rights complaint, a Muslim student employed as a summer camp counsellor and front-desk attendant at Holland College in Prince Edward Island, …
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Ontario’s top court examining impact of farm trespass law on whistleblowers, activists seeking employment through ‘false statements’
The Court of Appeal for Ontario is set to examine whether certain provisions under a farm-protection regulation go too far in curbing free expression on agricultural premises, after an application …
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HR manager who claimed he was fired after UPS outlet failed to ship a package loses bid to recover lost wages
A former HR manager in British Columbia who claimed he lost his job over an unshipped package has won damages from the courier company — but only for breach of …
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Southwest Airlines is facing a $100-million lawsuit (all figures U.S.) that claims it violated wage and hour laws by refusing to pay baggage and cargo handlers weekly under a New …
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Jennifer Glougie reappointed as chair of B.C.’s labour relations board for another five years
Jennifer Glougie will continue as chair of the BC Labour Relations Board and the Employment Standards Tribunal for another five years. She has held both positions since February 2022 and …
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Social Security Tribunal dismisses dispute over wrongful dismissal settlement payments
The Social Security Tribunal of Canada’s Appeal Division has rejected a worker’s claim that a settlement payment he received was not “earnings” for Employment Insurance (EI) purposes. It concluded th… …