The New Brunswick Labour and Employment Board has dismissed a complaint of sexual orientation discrimination filed by a worker against his former employer, Easy-Kleen Pressure Systems Ltd., and a co-worker. …
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By John Chilibeck | The Daily Gleaner An instructor in New Brunswick who had accused a forestry college of firing him for his outspoken views about chemical spraying has lost his …
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By Andrew Bates | Telegraph-Journal A whistleblower challenging his firing from Opportunities New Brunswick says his case exposes issues preventing whistleblowers from coming forward. Scott Campbell, 54, of Saint John, alleges …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Former instructor loses appeal in wrongful dismissal case against Maritime College of Forest Technology
The New Brunswick Court of Appeal has dismissed a wrongful dismissal appeal by a former instructor at the Maritime College of Forest Technology (MCFT), upholding a lower court’s decision to …
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Two New Brunswick human rights advocates were honoured at a ceremony in Fredericton on Sept. 13, with awards presented to a Caraquet organization and a Fredericton high school student for …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
New Brunswick educator can grieve outside collective agreement despite union membership: Arbitrator
An arbitrator has ruled that a long-serving educator and administrator can proceed with his grievance against the New Brunswick Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) despite his union …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
City of Moncton’s 1,000-hour rule for truck driving experience upheld by arbitrator
The City of Moncton has successfully defended its decision to require 1,000 hours of truck-driving experience for a Utility 3 Labourer/Truck Driver position, a position that highlights its commitment to …
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
Crandall University denied insurance coverage for wrongful dismissal lawsuit
Crandall University’s attempt to secure insurance coverage for a lawsuit involving a terminated professor has been dismissed by the Court of King’s Bench of New Brunswick. Justice Maya Hamou ruled …
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Workplace News
Green Party tables anti-scab bill in New Brunswick, Unifor calls for all-party support
Unifor has called for cross-party support for newly introduced anti-scab legislation in New Brunswick. The Green Party tabled the bill, which aims to prevent employers from hiring replacement workers during …
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The New Brunswick Labour and Employment Board has ruled that elected municipal councillors are not “employees” under the Employment Standards Act (ESA), affirming the decision of the Director of Employment …
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