The Court of King’s Bench of New Brunswick welcomes two new justices as part of the ongoing commitment to uphold excellence and integrity in the country’s judicial appointments. The Hon. …
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New Brunswick appeal court closes the book on financial advisor’s claims against Equity Associates
The Court of Appeal of New Brunswick has upheld a lower court’s decision dismissing a financial advisor’s case against his former employer, Equity Associates Inc., a dealer of mutual funds. …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
New Brunswick honours advocates for human rights in annual ceremony
The New Brunswick Human Rights Commission recognized exemplary contributions to human rights today in a ceremony at Government House in Fredericton. Provincial organization Pride in Education and Sydona Chandon of …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Commotion at NB Power arbitration hearing sparks concerns over witness interference
A recent arbitration hearing between New Brunswick Power and IBEW Local 37 took a bit of an unexpected turn when a key witness made a controversial statement and later expressed …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Policy 713: Human Rights Commission will continue to uphold rights, obligations of all persons in New Brunswick, says chair
Phylomène Zangio, chair of the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission, released a statement today emphasizing the commission’s dedication to protecting the rights and obligations of all individuals in the province. …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Pooled Registered Pension Plan now available for certain employees, self-employed in New Brunswick
A pension plan designed for employees of small to mid-sized companies and people who are self-employed is now available in New Brunswick. The province has joined six other provinces in …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Respect for diversity is a founding principle of New Brunswick society: Commission chair
By New Brunswick Human Rights Commission The following statement was issued today by Claire Roussel-Sullivan, chair of the New Brunswick Human Rights Commission: Since 1967, the New Brunswick Human Rights …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
New Brunswick advocate urges government, unions to stop bargaining away children’s right to educational services
By Office of the Child, Youth and Seniors’ Advocate – New Brunswick Child, Youth and Seniors’ Advocate Kelly Lamrock has issued recommendations on means to uphold the rights of children with …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Did management at forest products company manipulate timesheets to avoid overtime?
A New Brunswick arbitrator has rejected a claim by Unifor that management at a forest products company were manipulating timesheets to minimize the amount of overtime paid to workers. Unifor …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
New Brunswick health CEO awarded $2 million after being fired before press conference held by Premier, Minister of Health
The former president and CEO of New Brunswick’s Horizon Health Network has been awarded more than $2 million, including $200,000 in aggravated damages for the way his high-profile dismissal was …