By Kerry H. Robinson, Western Sydney University; Cristyn Davies, University of Sydney; Emma F Jackson, Australian National University, and Kimberley Allison, Western Sydney University Unwanted sexual attention and behaviour are …
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OLRB allows reprisal claim to proceed against Red Lobster
The Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) has declined to dismiss a reprisal application filed by a former employee of Red Lobster who alleges he was removed from the work schedule …
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Lawyer’s licence revoked for sexual harassment and financial misconduct
The Law Society Tribunal in Ontario has revoked the licence of a lawyer after finding he engaged in professional misconduct, including sexually harassing two employees and assisting a client in …
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Tribunal dismisses claim by educational assistant fired for sleeping in class, other inappropriate conduct
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has dismissed a discrimination and reprisal application filed by a former educational assistant with the Durham District School Board (DDSB) who alleged “stereotypes and …
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Court denies WorkplaceNL standing to appeal its own quashed decision in sexual assault case involving NL Hydro
The Newfoundland and Labrador Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by WorkplaceNL, ruling that the tribunal does not have standing to appeal the quashing of its own decision regarding …
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Lewd after-hours texts, inappropriate physical contact by president leads to $110,000 judgment
The Manitoba Human Rights Commission has ordered New Age Automation Group to pay $110,000 — including $25,000 in damages for injury to dignity, feelings, and self respect — to a …
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Human Rights Tribunal orders Ivy Social Club to pay $35,000 to former bartender for sexual harassment, reprisal
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has ordered The Ivy Social Club Inc. and its owner to pay $35,000 to a former employee after finding that she was subjected to …
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Law society appeal partially dismissed in sexual harassment case against Ontario lawyer
The Law Society of Ontario’s appeal regarding allegations of sexual harassment against a lawyer has been partially dismissed. The appeal panel upheld the hearing panel’s dismissal of misconduct allegations related …
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Tribunal denies second reconsideration in discrimination case against Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) has denied a second request for reconsideration from a former worker who alleged discrimination by the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board. Vice-chair Denise Ghanam …
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Dalhousie University will not ask survivors of sexualized violence to sign NDAs
By Lauren Phillips | The Coast Dalhousie University in Halifax has made a significant change to the way it responds to cases of sexualized violence involving members of its community. In …
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