The Ontario Human Rights Tribunal has dismissed a claim brought by a former Precise Parklink worker on the basis that the tribunal has no jurisdiction to hear an application under …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Union’s bid to pause arbitration from former university custodian in wake of human rights application rejected
An arbitrator has rejected an effort by a union to delay arbitration proceedings involving an alleged workplace harassment dispute at Wilfrid Laurier University, ruling that the collective agreement d… Free …
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Federal tribunal clarifies human rights damages cap in UPS harassment ruling
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA recent ruling by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal offers new clarity on how to interpret the statutory cap on damages under federal human rights legislation (CHRA). The decision stems …
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The Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) has stayed a complaint under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) alleging workplace reprisal, ruling that a parallel Human Rights Code application p… …
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The Federal Court has set aside a human rights commission decision that dismissed a discrimination complaint brought by a worker against his former employer, Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotiabank). The …
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Opinion/Commentary
Canada’s claim that it champions human rights is at odds with its mining practices
By Véronique Plouffe, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa Canada presents itself as a gender equality and human rights champion both at home and abroad. But it’s also a global leader in …
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Constructive DismissalFeatured
Appeal court sides with TD Bank in jurisdictional dispute over human rights-related constructive dismissal
The Federal Court of Appeal has denied an application for judicial review brought by a former non-unionized employee at TD Bank who alleged that her constructive dismissal was rooted in …
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FeaturedMental HealthSexual HarassmentUncategorized
Human rights complaint from print shop worker who alleged reprisal, suffered panic attack dismissed
The Ontario Human Rights Tribunal has dismissed an application filed by a worker who alleged reprisal in connection with her employment Trico Packaging and Print Solutions. The tribunal found that …
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FeaturedUncategorized
City of Richmond did not discriminate against worker with pro-union, anti-vaccine stance: Tribunal
A City of Richmond, B.C., employee’s claim that his employer discriminated against him based on his political beliefs has been dismissed in its entirety by a human rights tribunal. The …
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Métis filmmaker’s discrimination complaint against Motion Picture Production Association of B.C. dismissed
A human rights tribunal has dismissed a complaint filed by a Métis filmmaker against the Motion Picture Production Industry Association of BC (MPPIA). The filmmaker, B.M., alleged that MPPIA discrim… …