An Alberta human rights tribunal has overturned the dismissal of a discrimination complaint against Fort McKay Group of Companies, finding credibility issues require a full hearing after a female empl… …
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An employee who was fired after bringing a bottle of alcohol to his workplace has been denied Employment Insurance (EI) benefits, with the Social Security Tribunal of Canada ruling the …
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WCAT denies remedy to worker fired after he refused to work with supervisor with a DUI
The Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT) has denied a worker’s claim for a financial remedy under section 50 of the Workers Compensation Act, despite confirming that his termination by the …
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B.C. court rejects fired worker’s attempt to obtain employer’s investigative report amid whistleblower safety concerns
A British Columbia Supreme Court ruling has rejected a fired worker’s attempt to access an employer’s confidential investigative report tied to his termination, citing privacy and safety risks to thir… …
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Random drug and alcohol testing for nuclear workers upheld by Federal Court of Appeal
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Federal Court of Appeal has upheld the legality of mandatory pre-placement and random alcohol and drug testing for safety-critical workers at high-security nuclear facilities. The decision dismiss… To continue …
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Arbitrator upholds TTC’s drug and alcohol test of bus operator found sleeping on duty
An arbitrator has upheld the Toronto Transit Commission’s (TTC) decision to administer a drug and alcohol test to a bus operator who was found asleep in his bus while parked …
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Horizon North Logistics manager who went to pub while on call, returned to work impaired has human rights claim tossed
The British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal has dismissed a discrimination complaint against Horizon North Logistics, concluding that the company’s decision to terminate an employee after an incident i… To continue …
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Drug and alcohol use creates delicate dance between safety and accommodation, says Rudner in wake of recent ruling
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAddiction to drugs or alcohol constitutes a disability that needs to be accommodated by employers. But that duty to accommodate has its limits. “This does not mean they are free …
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Worker who refused drug, alcohol test after vehicle crash not entitled to EI benefits: Federal Court
A worker in Alberta who was fired after refusing to undergo a drug and alcohol test following a vehicle accident is not entitled to receive Employment Insurance (EI) benefits, the …
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Worker who refused drug, alcohol test after crashing company vehicle not entitled to EI benefits: Tribunal
A worker who lost his job as a concrete finisher after he was involved in an accident involving a company vehicle, and refused to undergo a drug and alcohol test, …