A plant supervisor at a pellet company in British Columbia who was laid off during the pandemic, and took the position she had been terminated, failed to mitigate her damages …
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Former forestry executive loses fight for additional pension funds after termination
A former forestry executive in British Columbia has lost his fight for additional pension funds in the wake of his termination. BR was the president of Canfor Pulp Ltd. and …
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Airline’s argument fails: Canada Labour Code doesn’t allow for layoffs absent contractual right
An Alberta charter airline has lost its argument that the Canada Labour Code (CLC) gave it the right to layoff one of its pilots. Northern Air Charter took the position …
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Ontario dentist that accused terminated worker of falsifying job-search records loses appeal
An Ontario employer that accused a terminated worker of falsifying job-search records has lost its appeal that she failed to mitigate her damages. SG was terminated without cause from her …
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‘Attempt to silence’: Ontario appeal court dismisses employer’s $150 million counterclaim against worker who sued for wrongful dismissal
The Court of Appeal for Ontario has dismissed an employer’s $150 million counterclaim against a worker who filed a constructive dismissal lawsuit over an alleged toxic working environment. It ruled …
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Pregnant pizza server, who had hours slashed and was later fired, awarded nearly $35,000
A former server at a Calgary pizzeria — who had her hours slashed and was eventually fired after telling her bosses she was pregnant — has been awarded $25,000 in …
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Human rights tribunal rejects claim from McDonald’s worker who also filed civil suit
Ontario’s Human Rights Tribunal has dismissed a discrimination claim from a former McDonald’s worker because he also filed a civil proceeding against his employer for wrongful dismissal and damages fo… …
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Alberta court reins in employer’s attempt to ‘change horses’ from without cause to just cause
An Alberta court has shot down an employer’s attempt to “change horses” and allege just cause after it terminated its executive-director without cause. When the executive-director sued for wrongful di… …
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Secret recording made by fired Ontario resort GM highlighted ‘disturbing aspects’ of termination: Court
The general manager of an Ontario golf course and resort has been awarded seven months’ notice after serving slightly more than three years in his role. The Ontario Superior Court …
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Employment law plays a vital role in protecting workers’ rights and ensuring fair treatment in the workplace. Over the years, Canada has witnessed several landmark cases that have shaped the …