A housing authority in Nova Scotia was justified in firing a director, for cause, who sexually harassed a job candidate during the hiring process, according to the labour relations board. …
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Oracle’s ‘just cause’ termination clause tossed for being too broad by Ontario court
The termination clause in an employment contract for a sales rep at Oracle has been ruled invalid by an Ontario court for being overly broad. Aftim Nassar began working for …
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A TD bank worker who was fired for cause and sued his for employer after signing a release during successful mediation has had his case tossed out by an Ontario …
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Arbitrator upholds firing of New Brunswick woman who refused to take COVID-19 rapid tests
An arbitrator in New Brunswick has upheld the firing of an unvaccinated public-sector worker who refused to take at-home rapid tests for COVID-19 and report the results to her employer. …
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A BBC radio host was fired in 2019 after posting a tweet featuring a photo of the new royal baby pictured as a chimpanzee in a suit and top hat. …
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Asking for keys to company vehicle, return of cellphone not constructive dismissal in case involving HVAC technician: Ontario court
Asking an employee to hand company property back – including a cellphone and company-issued vehicle – did not amount to constructive dismissal in one case involving an Ontario employer. BT …