In a recent Federal Court ruling, a worker’s application for judicial review against the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) was dismissed relating to her eligibility for COVID-19 benefits. LZ had sought …
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‘Poor decision’: Purolator’s extension of COVID vaccine mandate past June 2022 unreasonable, says arbitrator
An arbitrator has concluded that Purolator’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate became unreasonable when it extended beyond June 2022, and he criticized the company for this “poor decision.” “Some of the considerations …
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Adastra Labs granted deferral in human rights complaint from former worker who is also suing it for wrongful dismissal
The British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal has decided to defer a complaint brought by a former Adastra Labs worker. The complaint, filed in December 2021, alleges that Adastra Labs discriminated …
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Alberta labour board revokes $11,000 in termination pay awarded to worker who quit job over COVID vaccination policy
The Alberta Labour Relations Board has revoked an order that a worker, who quit his job over his employer’s COVID-19 vaccination policy, was entitled to more than $11,000 in termination …
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‘Laudable and appropriate’: Arbitrator dismisses grievances against Coca-Cola from worker who refused to disclose vaccination status
An Ontario arbitrator has dismissed a number of grievances filed against Coca-Cola over its mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. The case, centered around Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Ltd.’s facility in London, Ont. …
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Calgary server who was placed on unpaid leave of absence over COVID vaccine refusal was not constructively dismissed: Court
A server at Calgary’s Glenmore Inn & Convention Centre who refused to get vaccinated and was placed on an unpaid leave of absence as a result was not constructively dismissed, …
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CN Rail ordered to reinstate worker fired over unsubstantiated threats linked to federal election, vaccinations
CN Rail has been ordered to reinstate a long-tenured worker it fired after he allegedly threated to hurt people during a conversation with a co-worker about the results of the …
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Former Airways Transit VP awarded 25-months’ severance, $30,000 in punitive damages for constructive dismissal
An Ontario court has determined that a former vice-president at Airways Transit Service, who was laid off amid the COVID-19 pandemic and never reinstated, was constructively dismissed. The 53-year-old executive, …
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Canada Employment Insurance Commission contractor awarded EI despite being turfed for refusing to disclose vaccination status
A former contractor with the Canada Employment Insurance Commission has been awarded EI benefits after having his contract terminated for refusing to disclose his vaccination status during the COVID-19 pandemic. …
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Calgary Transit worker, fired for refusing to vaccinate or test for COVID, awarded job back
A Calgary Transit worker, fired for refusing to adhere to his employer’s “vaccinate or test” mandate during the pandemic, has been awarded his job back by an arbitrator. But that …