A Brandon, Manitoba landscaping company must pay $2,000 to a former HR coordinator who was fired hours after telling a manager they would only work overtime if it was properly …
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Ontario nurses’ union calls for scrapping arbitration system after ruling
The Ontario Nurses’ Association says a new arbitration ruling for registered nurses and health-care professionals at the province’s for-profit nursing homes proves the arbitration system is broken and… Free Membership …
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A head chef at Copper Otter Bar and Grill who argued his employment contract entitled him to payment for banked overtime hours has lost his appeal before the British Columbia …
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A technical sales representative’s claim for more than $42,000 in commissions has been sent back for further investigation by the British Columbia Employment Standards Tribunal, in a split decision th… …
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Parole officer’s safety grievance dismissed after offender’s suicide by firearm during arrest
A grievance filed after a probation and parole officer witnessed an offender die by suicide in her office has been permanently dismissed, the Ontario Divisional Court has ruled, upholding an …
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Our FavouritesProfessional Misconduct
Ontario dentist found guilty of misconduct over threats, slurs against staff
A Kanata, Ontario dentist has been found guilty of professional misconduct after a discipline panel concluded he called a dental assistant “white trash,” threatened to “decapitate” another staff membe… Free …
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Moose Jaw restaurant convicted in first Saskatchewan foreign worker case
A Moose Jaw restaurant has become the first employer convicted under Saskatchewan’s former foreign worker protection legislation, after pleading guilty to charging a temporary foreign worker a fee tie… Free …
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Our FavouritesSexual Harassment
B.C. court approves $4.5-million WestJet harassment settlement for flight attendants
The Supreme Court of British Columbia has approved a $4.5-million settlement in a class action alleging WestJet Airlines failed to protect female flight attendants from workplace harassment. The court… Free …
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Hamilton Health Sciences ordered to pay nurses double-time for callback shifts
Three Hamilton Health Sciences nurses who accepted callback shifts within 24 hours of finishing their regular tours are entitled to double-time pay for those shifts, a labour arbitrator has ruled. …
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Occupational Health & SafetyOur FavouritesWorkplace Investigations
Correctional officer awarded overtime pay for workplace safety investigation
A correctional officer who spent four days helping investigate a work refusal over a malfunctioning fire and smoke detection system has been awarded overtime pay by the Federal Public Sector …


