The Court of Appeal for Ontario has dismissed the notion put forth by an employer that, due to invalid termination clauses, its fixed-term employment agreement would merely entitle a former …
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Woman awarded $39,000 after being sexually harassed by family friend during work trip to install solar panels
A 20-year-old woman who was subjected to unwanted physical contact and confessions of romantic feelings from her boss — who was also a friend of the family — during a …
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‘Unshaken testimony’: Ontario lawyer cleared of sexual harassment, ethnic origin allegations
An Ontario lawyer has been cleared of allegations that he sexually harassed two former employees and made discriminatory comments based on ethnic origin by the Law Society Tribunal Hearing Division. …
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Woman sentenced to eight years’ prison by Ontario court for running human trafficking scheme that employed up to 60 Mexicans
An Ontario court has sentenced a woman to eight years in prison for running an extensive human trafficking operation. Over nearly four years, the woman — GV — manipulated and …
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B.C. Court of Appeal declares appeal by ex-Jazz Aviation flight attendant ‘abandoned’ over non-payment of $10,000 in security for costs
The B.C. Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal filed by a former flight attendant for Jazz Aviation, ruling the claim to be abandoned after he didn’t comply with a …
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Court declares election invalid at Islamic Association of Saskatchewan after Iman terminated for alleged financial misconduct
The Saskatchewan Court of King’s Bench has declared an election at the Islamic Association of Saskatchewan (Saskatoon) (IAS) invalid following internal conflict in the wake of a decision to terminate …
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Has one of your employees been called for jury duty? Best practices for employers to follow
Jury duty is an important civic responsibility in Canada, and it’s not uncommon for employers to find themselves managing the temporary absence of an employee who has been summoned to …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedJust CauseUncategorized
Kent Homes justified in firing unionized worker who swore during discipline meeting over attendance issues: Arbitrator
A New Brunswick employer was justified in firing a worker who swore at a supervisor during a disciplinary meeting after repeatedly being absent from work because he claimed to be …
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Court of Appeal upholds B.C. Supreme Court’s authority in settlement agreement disputes
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has affirmed the B.C. Supreme Court’s jurisdiction to determine the existence of a settlement agreement in a case involving a human rights complaint. This …
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Former Ford worker’s human rights claim against Unifor, filed nearly 18 years late, dismissed by tribunal
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has dismissed an application from a former Ford employee alleging discrimination based on disability against his union. The application, submitted nearly 18 years after …