The Human Rights Tribunal of Alberta has dismissed a complaint from an Environment and Protected Areas employee who alleged he faced discrimination on the basis of physical and mental disability. …
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The Human Rights Tribunal of Alberta has dismissed a complaint by a Brandt Tractor employee who alleged the company discriminated against him because of his physical disability. The tribunal upheld …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Library director in Valleview, Alta., excluded from union certification as manager
The Alberta Labour Relations Board has ruled that a library director who supervises three employees and has independent authority to hire and terminate staff performs managerial functions and cannot j… …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
City of Edmonton ruling finds employer cannot dictate union bargaining representatives
The Alberta Labour Relations Board has ruled that the City of Edmonton breached its duty to bargain in good faith when it refused to meet with transit workers’ union representatives …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Alberta court dismisses mechanic’s wrongful dismissal claim against New West Truck Centres
The Alberta Court of Justice has dismissed a 73-year-old mechanic’s claim for wrongful dismissal against New West Truck Centres, finding it was not unreasonable for him to return to work …
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Subscriber ContentWrongful Dismissal
PREMIUM Failure to warn worker about his poor performance prior to firing costs Alberta employer 10 months’ notice
An Alberta company must pay 10 months’ salary to a product specialist it fired for cause after the court found the employer failed to provide adequate warning about performance issues.… …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Worker’s WCB claim upheld despite employer’s concerns over drug impairment and misconduct
An Alberta employer has lost its appeal challenging the acceptance of a worker’s shoulder injury claim, despite evidence the employee had high levels of drugs in his system at the …
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Occupational Health & SafetyWorkplace News
Calgary manufacturer pays $125,000 fine after employee injured on machinery
An Alberta oil and gas equipment manufacturer has been fined $125,000 after a worker was seriously injured on a lathe at its Calgary facility. Steelhaus Technologies Inc. pleaded guilty July …
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Subscriber ContentWrongful Dismissal
PREMIUM General manager of electrical contractor wins 26-month notice period of more than $1.5 million
An Alberta court has awarded a general manager 26 months’ notice and $1.5 million in damages after finding his termination was tantamount to forced retirement, marking a rare case where… …
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Sexual HarassmentSubscriber ContentWorkplace Investigations
PREMIUM AHS ordered to pay $40,000 for removing nurse from unit after sexual harassment by neurologist
Alberta Health Services has been ordered to pay $40,000 in general damages to a registered nurse after an arbitrator found the health authority failed to provide a safe workplace and… …