In the realm of Canadian employment law, few cases have had as far-reaching implications as Johnstone v. Canada (Border Services Agency), 2014 FCA 110. This landmark Federal Court of Appeal…
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McKinley v. BC Tel: The landmark ruling that redefined ‘reasonable grounds’ for dismissal in Canada
In Canadian employment law, the relationship between an employer and an employee is sacrosanct, governed by both contractual obligations and case law. One landmark case that significantly impacted the landscape…
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Giants of Employment Law
Reference Re Public Service Employee Relations Act (Alta.): Affirming the right to strike for public-sector workers
The impact of court decisions on the landscape of employment law can be monumental, and this is especially true for the landmark Supreme Court of Canada ruling in Reference Re…
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Giants of Employment Law
Bardal v. Globe and Mail: Arguably the biggest case in Canadian employment law history
Employment law plays a fundamental role in defining and protecting the rights of employers and employees alike. Over the years, many landmark rulings have shaped the landscape of this field,…
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Giants of Employment Law
Wallace v. United Grain Growers – good faith, bad faith and extended notice periods
The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) has rendered numerous significant decisions that have shaped the country’s legal landscape. One such case that played a pivotal role in reshaping Canadian employment…
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Giants of Employment Law
Keays v. Honda Canada – chronic fatigue, Wallace bumps and punitive damages
Canadian employment law has undergone several transformative moments over the years, with court rulings setting new precedents and reshaping established norms. Among these, the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in…