An arbitration panel in Alberta has ruled that the termination of a housekeeping attendant at Capital Care Group was excessive — though his conduct towards female co-workers was inappropriate and …
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Human rights tribunal dismisses discrimination case against Humber River Hospital
A former worker at Humber River Hospital has seen his discrimination claims dismissed by the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO), with the Tribunal ruling that another proceeding had already …
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Air Canada flight attendant barred from intervening in colleague’s discharge arbitration
A flight attendant who accused a colleague of sexual harassment has been denied the right to intervene in the arbitration over his dismissal, a ruling that puts into focus the …
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Warehouse worker, called ‘bitch’ by colleague, awarded $300 by Ontario Human Rights Tribunal
A woman who was only on the job for eight days has been awarded minimal damages after she was called a “bitch” by a co-worker at Kuehne + Nagel Inc. …
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B.C. professor who made allegedly false sexual harassment allegations loses appeal of arbitrator’s ruling
The British Columbia Labour Relations Board denied an application for reconsideration by a university professor who challenged the dismissal of his earlier application to review an arbitration award. … Free …
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Dismissal of assistant who was allegedly harassed by Ontario MPP unjust: Arbitrator
Arbitrator Jasbir Parmar has ruled that the termination of an Ontario New Democratic Party (ONDP) staffer was not based on just cause, but rather due to circumstances beyond her control, …
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Crandall University denied insurance coverage for wrongful dismissal lawsuit
Crandall University’s attempt to secure insurance coverage for a lawsuit involving a terminated professor has been dismissed by the Court of King’s Bench of New Brunswick. Justice Maya Hamou ruled …
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District of Taylor in B.C. cleared in response to ‘cougar’ sexual harassment case
The British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal dismissed a complaint by a woman against her former employer, the District of Taylor, regarding their response to her allegations of workplace sexual harassm… …
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Nova Scotia Public Works supervisor reinstated after being fired over alleged harassment
An arbitrator has overturned the termination of a Nova Scotia Public Works Supervisor, citing insufficient evidence of sexual harassment and a flawed investigative process. The case centered on JB, a… …
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B.C. tribunal accepts late-filed sexual harassment complaint from minor who worked retail job
The British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal has accepted a complaint alleging sexual harassment and assault by a then 15-year-old girl by her supervisor, despite the fact it was submitted outside …