A New Brunswick small claims adjudicator has dismissed a federal government worker’s wrongful dismissal claim, ruling the Small Claims Court of New Brunswick has no jurisdiction to hear disputes invol… …
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New Brunswick worker’s hearing loss claim denied after 12-year delay in filing
A New Brunswick appeals tribunal has denied a workers’ compensation claim for occupational hearing loss after finding the worker filed his application nearly 12 years past the statutory deadline, with… …
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Tribunal reinstates benefits after barrel racing surveillance deemed insufficient proof of recovery
A New Brunswick workers’ compensation tribunal has overturned a decision to terminate benefits and recover nearly $4,500 from an injured worker, finding that surveillance footage of her participating … Free …
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Firefighter union loses bid to hold City of Fredericton liable for representation breach
The New Brunswick Court of Appeal has dismissed a union’s appeal seeking to hold an employer liable for the union’s alleged breach of its duty of fair representation, finding that …
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N.B. trucking companies urge additional government action on the Driver Inc. model
By Remko van Rhijn | River Valley Sun Trucking companies across New Brunswick and the Maritimes welcome Ottawa’s recent crackdown on the so-called Driver Inc. model, but warn that without sustained, …
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Paper mill worker reinstated after suspension for harassment during Israel-Gaza conversation
An arbitrator has reinstated a New Brunswick paper mill worker fired for making antisemitic comments during a heated workplace conversation about the Israel-Gaza conflict, substituting a four-month su… Free Membership …
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Arbitrator rules three-month work requirement reasonable for merit increases after leave at NB Power
An arbitrator has ruled that New Brunswick Power must reduce its work requirement for employees returning from leave to qualify for merit-based pay increases, finding a four-month threshold unreasonab… Free …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Workers’ comp tribunal overturns denial of claim for back injury linked to work vehicle
A New Brunswick worker who developed chronic lower back pain while driving a work vehicle without proper ergonomic support has won her appeal for workers’ compensation benefits after the tribunal …
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City of Moncton wins arbitration ruling on 10-day discipline timeline interpretation
An arbitrator has ruled that the City of Moncton did not violate a collective agreement provision requiring discipline to be issued within 10 working days, finding that the timeline begins …
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Paramedic who called Islam ‘pure evil’ on social media has vexatious litigant designation overturned
The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal has partly allowed an appeal by overturning a designation of a paramedic applicant as a vexatious litigant, while dismissing her challenge to registration requirements …