By Maggie Macintosh | Winnipeg Free Press Manitoba Teachers’ Society executives have not ruled out an investigation to hold whistleblowers accountable for exposing employee concerns about the head office’s “toxic” environment, …
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Workplace NewsWorkplace Violence
Manitoba Nurses Union calls for better security after scary incident in Selkirk’s hospital
By Dave Baxter | Winnipeg Sun A Manitoba nurse is sounding the alarm over a scary incident, and over safety concerns they say have nurses working on edge and in …
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Workplace Legislation/Press ReleasesWorkplace News
Toxic workplace revelations at Manitoba Teachers’ Society trigger call for inquiry into leak
By Maggie Macintosh | Winnipeg Free Press One group of local union presidents wants the Manitoba Teachers’ Society to launch an inquiry into recent leaks that reveal MTS headquarters is troubled …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Manitoba’s proposed changes on replacement workers, card check certification applauded by Canadian Labour Congress
The Manitoba government’s proposed new legislation aimed at bolstering workers’ rights within the province is being applauded by unions. The introduction of laws to prohibit the use of replacement workers …
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Occupational Health & SafetyWorkplace Legislation/Press Releases
Manitoba to enhance road safety with new amendments to Drivers and Vehicles Act
The Manitoba government has announced proposed amendments to the Drivers and Vehicles Act aimed at bolstering road safety and consumer protection concerning heavy trailers. Justice Minister Matt Wiebe, who is …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Manitoba introduces legislation to boost worker safety and health protections
The Manitoba government is set to enhance worker safety and health protections through new proposed legislation, announced Labour and Immigration Minister Malaya Marcelino. The proposed legislation, known as Bill 17, …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Manitoba proposes amendments to long-term leave for injury, illness to align with federal Employment Standards
The Manitoba government has proposed significant changes to the province’s Employment Standards Code, aiming to extend long-term leave for serious injury or illness from 17 to 27 weeks. This change …
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FeaturedRecommendedWrongful Dismissal
CN Rail had no cause to fire manager who allegedly failed to respond to complaints of sexual harassment: Manitoba court
A former manager at CN Rail, fired for allegedly failing to adequately respond to complaints of sexual harassment, has been awarded 24 months’ notice after a Manitoba court ruled he …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Conservative MP turned judge Vic Toews refuses to recuse himself in wrongful dismissal case filed by doctor who provided abortions
A Manitoba judge with an illustrious political career has refused to recuse himself in a wrongful dismissal case filed by a medical doctor, who provided abortions, against the health clinic …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
‘Trial by ambush’: Manitoba court strikes down late expert report in wrongful dismissal case
The Court of King’s Bench of Manitoba has refused to allow a last-minute expert medical report into evidence in a wrongful dismissal case, citing concerns of “trial by ambush.” The …