The B.C. Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT) has ordered an employer to amend a former employee’s record of employment (ROE) after finding the worker was wrongly terminated in retaliation for …
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Federal Court of Appeal allows amendment in RCMP harassment class action – but upholds dismissal
The Federal Court of Appeal has partially allowed an appeal by a former temporary employee of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), permitting him to amend his statement of claim …
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Court strikes multiple claims in former OPG manager’s lawsuit over distribution of news article linking wife to a serial killer
Ontario’s Superior Court of Justice has struck several key claims from a lawsuit filed by a former section manager at Ontario Power Generation (OPG) against his former employer. Justice Jane …
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Quebec tribunal dismisses complaints of constructive dismissal, harassment against Couche-Tard
A Quebec labour tribunal has dismissed complaints of constructive dismissal and psychological harassment filed by a former assistant manager against Couche-Tard Inc., ruling that the employer took reasonable steps to …
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Former Swan Valley West CAO takes Manitoba municipality to court over harassment, bullying
By Dave Baxter | The Winnipeg Sun The former CAO of a western Manitoba community is suing his former employer, claiming years of harassment and bullying by one man left him …
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University professor awarded $85,000 after prolonged cyberbullying campaign by former student and romantic partner
The Nova Scotia Supreme Court has awarded $85,000 in damages to a university professor who was the target of a prolonged cyberbullying campaign by a former student and romantic partner. …
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Capital Power worker’s bullying, harassment complaint sent back to OHS for review by labour board
The Alberta Labour Relations Board has ruled that a disciplinary action complaint filed by a former employee of Capital Power Corporation will be remitted back to Occupational Health and Safety …
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By Frédéric Dimanche, Toronto Metropolitan University and Irene Huertas-Valdivia, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos It’s summer and that means high season and busy times for the tourism sector. According to the …
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Harassment, discrimination retaliation case against Sarah McLachlan School of Music hits wrong note with labour board
The Alberta Labour Relations Board has summarily dismissed an appeal from a former employee at the Sarah McLachlan School of Music who claimed her termination was retaliation for reporting workplace …
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Tribunal cites ’employer-decision exclusion’ in denying WCB benefits to nurse who alleged bullying, harassment by bosses
A British Columbia nurse’s appeal for compensation due to alleged workplace bullying and harassment has been denied by the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT). The nurse, employed at a long-term …
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