A New Brunswick judge has granted summary judgment to the Multicultural Association of Fredericton and dismissed a wrongful dismissal action brought by a former employee, finding the worker was employ… …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Crandall University wins partial victory in dispute over pre-trial document disclosure
A New Brunswick court has ordered a former professor to disclose documents related to his departure from a previous employer, finding the information relevant to both wrongful dismissal and defamation… …
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Tribunal awards compensation for thumb injury that worsened after workplace slip
A New Brunswick worker who slipped on ice at work and injured his left thumb is entitled to ongoing compensation and coverage for surgery, despite the employer’s argument that his …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
CUPE rep in New Brunswick reinstated after being fired for withholding bargaining info
An arbitrator has ordered the reinstatement of a Canadian Union of Public Employees servicing representative who was terminated after a New Brunswick local signed a tentative agreement that CUPE belie… …
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Fourteen New Brunswick lawyers have been appointed King’s counsel, an honorary designation reserved for lawyers with the highest integrity who have demonstrated outstanding practice and commitment to their profession and …
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Legal NewsWorkplace News
New Brunswick honours Indigenous advocate and youth leader for human rights work
The New Brunswick government recognized two advocates for their work advancing human rights and equity at a ceremony in Fredericton on Oct. 9. Anita Joseph of Elsipogtog First Nation received …
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The New Brunswick government has appointed Amber Chisholm as chair of the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission for a three-year term that began Aug. 19, the province announced today. Chisholm …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
UNB ordered to pay fired volleyball coach more than $50,000 after wrongful dismissal
The Court of King’s Bench of New Brunswick has ruled the University of New Brunswick (UNB) wrongfully dismissed the head coach of its women’s volleyball team and must pay him …
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FeaturedMental Health
Worker denied compensation for mental stress linked to husband’s workplace misconduct allegations
A New Brunswick worker’s claim for traumatic mental stress compensation was denied after a tribunal found her psychological injury stemmed from allegations of misconduct against her husband rather tha… To …
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A New Brunswick court has stayed a plaintiff’s motion to amend their statement of claim in an ongoing employment dispute after they failed to pay an outstanding costs order of …

