An Ontario Superior Court judge has dismissed a lawsuit by a former cabinet maker against a numbered corporation, ruling there is no genuine issue requiring a trial and that the …
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NL Hydro ordered to release data on employees who self-identify as having disabilities by privacy commissioner
Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro (NL Hydro) has been directed to provide records concerning its employees who self-identify as having disabilities following a decision by the province’s Information and… To continue …
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Nova Scotia Court of Appeal rejects nurses’ wage dispute grievance, says bargaining – not arbitration – is appropriate forum
The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union (NSGEU) over a salary dispute with the Nova Scotia Health Authority …
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BC Hydro loses bid to dismiss discrimination claim from former worker over speech impediment, mental health issues
An application by BC Hydro to dismiss a discrimination complaint by a former employee involving a speech impediment and mental health issues has been rejected by the British Columbia Human …
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Ontario employer’s bid to limit notice in fixed-term contract dispute over invalid termination clauses rejected by Court of Appeal
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 …