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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FeaturedProfessional MisconductSexual Harassment
Winnipeg lawyer suspended for 30 days over sexual harassment at law school competition
A Winnipeg lawyer has been suspended for 30 days by the Law Society of Manitoba after admitting to sexual harassment during a law school moot competition event. The decision was …
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By Maggie Macintosh | Winnipeg Free Press Staff members at the Manitoba Teachers’ Society met the official launch of a third-party probe into the union’s embattled headquarters with outrage, tears and …
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Legal News
19 Manitoba lawyers appointed King’s Counsel, recognized for contributions to the legal field
Nineteen lawyers in Manitoba have been appointed as King’s Counsel (KC), a prestigious designation awarded to members of the legal profession who have made significant contributions to their field. The …
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By Maggie Macintosh | Winnipeg Free Press The University of Manitoba is suing its former law school dean to recover hundreds of thousands of public dollars he spent upgrading his resumé …
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Employment ContractsFeatured
Manitoba doctor’s claim of wrongful termination, defamation against Women’s Health Clinic dismissed
The Court of King’s Bench of Manitoba has dismissed a doctor’s claim against against Women’s Health Clinic Inc. (WHC) regarding breaches of contract, wrongful termination, and defamation. Dr. K.H., a …
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A Manitoba company has been fined $25,000 after a worker was seriously injured after being crushed by tires. On May 17, 2021, a forklift operator at K-Tech Earthmovers began unloading …
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Manitoba has launched a public engagement process to review its Accessible Employment Standard Regulation, aiming to identify and eliminate workplace barriers for individuals with disabilities. “It is crucial we ensure …
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Workplace News
Manitoba mandates accessibility standard for public sector information and communication
The Manitoba government has announced a new mandate requiring public sector organizations in the province to enhance accessibility in information and communication. Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine, who is also responsible …
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Workplace News
Manitoba bolsters mental health support for first responders with new trauma-informed services
The Manitoba government has announced a new initiative to enhance trauma-informed support services for first responders, acknowledging the mental health challenges faced by this workforce. Premier Wab Kinew emphasized the …
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