A seed salesman who worked for ProRich Seeds for nearly two decades was a dependent contractor entitled to reasonable notice on termination, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice has ruled,… …
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The Canada Revenue Agency discriminated against an employee when it denied his request for a religious exemption from its COVID-19 vaccination policy, the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment… …
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PREMIUM RBC financial planner wins $2.5 million in wrongful dismissal suit
A Royal Bank of Canada financial planner dismissed for cause has been awarded more than $2.5 million by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, which found the bank failed to… …
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PREMIUM Arbitrator strikes down CPKC cannabis ban and drug thresholds
An arbitrator has ruled that Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway’s 28-day cannabis ban, its lowered oral fluid drug testing thresholds and a rule requiring newly hired trainees to undergo two… …
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PREMIUM Air Canada cargo worker’s discharge upheld over last-chance breach
An Air Canada cargo worker bound by a last chance agreement has had his discharge upheld by a labour arbitrator after being found using a personal cell phone during a… …
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PREMIUM Arbitrator orders Air Canada to pay $125,000 in back pay to reinstated mechanic
An Air Canada mechanic whose dismissal was already found to be without just cause has been awarded $125,488.76 in lost earnings plus 12 months’ base salary in lieu of reinstatement,… …
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PREMIUM Tribunal allows $200K claim over memorial crosses that caused anxiety for correctional officer
A correctional officer’s application alleging the Ontario government failed to accommodate his anxiety over memorial crosses placed outside his workplace will proceed to a hearing before the Human Rights Tribunal… …
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PREMIUM Arbitrator finds no just cause to fire worker who pursued journalism degree while on LTD
A Nova Scotia government worker terminated for not disclosing she was pursuing a journalism degree while on long-term disability has had her grievance upheld by a labour arbitrator, who found… …
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PREMIUM Van-Whole Produce’s $25K settlement offer was reasonable, B.C. tribunal rejects worker’s claim
The British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal has dismissed a human rights complaint filed by a warehouse worker who alleged Van-Whole Produce terminated his employment because of his disabilities, ruling that… …
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PREMIUM Arbitrator upholds cabin searches by security, detector dog on Arctic cargo ship in Quebec
An arbitrator has dismissed a union grievance challenging surprise cabin searches conducted by a security firm and a detector dog aboard a Desgagnés Marine Cargo vessel, ruling that the extreme… …

