The Federal Court of Appeal has set aside a Canada Industrial Relations Board decision that found WestJet unjustly dismissed a long-service employee, ruling the board unreasonably concluded the worker… Free …
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Ontario tribunal denies reconsideration in Best Western sexual harassment case
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has denied a request to reconsider its decision dismissing a sexual harassment application against Best Western Plus Waterloo, finding the worker failed to establi… …
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WSIAT denies loss of earnings benefits to worker terminated after sexual harassment investigation
A worker who was terminated following a workplace investigation that substantiated sexual harassment allegations against her is not entitled to ongoing loss of earnings benefits, the Workplace Safety … Free …
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PREMIUMAppeal court dismisses $2.5-million defamation counterclaim over harassment allegations shared online
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B.C. tribunal rules student newspaper editor was dependent contractor, awards notice damages
A British Columbia tribunal has ordered a student newspaper to pay $2,100 in notice damages to a managing editor it terminated without cause, finding the worker was a dependent contractor …
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PREMIUMAlberta court overturns pharmacist sexual abuse finding in case involving pre-existing relationship
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Chiropodist found guilty of sexual abuse for inappropriate comments during treatment
An Ontario chiropodist sexually abused a patient when he made comments about blow jobs and escorts during a foot treatment, then lied to her about how her complaint would be …
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Bus driver sexual harassment case reinstated despite paralegal’s missed communications
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has granted a request for reconsideration after finding a sexual harassment applicant should not bear the consequences of her paralegal’s failure to respond to …
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Judge convicts Canada Post shop steward of sexual assault in Prince George, B.C.
By Bob Mackin | Prince George Citizen A BC Supreme Court judge convicted a former Canada Post shop steward in Prince George of one of two sexual assault charges on Tuesday, …
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Oakville, Ont., restaurant licence suspended indefinitely after human trafficking charges against kitchen managers
The Licence Appeal Tribunal has upheld the indefinite suspension of a liquor licence for an Oakville, Ont., restaurant after two kitchen managers were charged with human trafficking, sexual assault an… …

