Memorial University must disclose the employment contract of its Associate Vice-President for Harlow Campus in the United Kingdom, the province’s Information and Privacy Commissioner has ruled, rejecting Memorial’s argument that …
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FeaturedPrivacy
Town of Gander ordered to release portions of CAO resignation package following privacy dispute
The Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner (OIPC) of Newfoundland and Labrador has determined that the Town of Gander must release portions of a resignation package related to its …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Federal court upholds reinstatement of director fired amidst toxic workplace allegations at Miawpukek First Nation
The Federal Court has rejected an employer’s attempt to overturn an adjudicator’s decision reinstating a senior manager to her former position, concluding that the order was reasonable under federal labour …
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Legal News
Newfoundland and Labrador appoints 12 new King’s Counsel including Michelle Willette, Ian Patey
Twelve senior lawyers in Newfoundland and Labrador have received the honorary King’s Counsel designation, marking their contributions to the legal community and public service. The province’s Justice and Public Safety …
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FeaturedPrivacy
N.L.’s labour board justified in withholding records related to posting of cases to CanLII: Privacy commissioner
Newfoundland and Labrador’s Labour Relations Board was justified in refusing to disclose certain internal communications and draft materials related to two of its decisions, citing a provision that shields quasi-judicial …
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Legal NewsPeople on the Move
Kerry Hatfield appointed as Newfoundland and Labrador’s Information and Privacy Commissioner
Kerry Hatfield has been appointed Newfoundland and Labrador’s Information and Privacy Commissioner, effective Dec. 5, 2024. The announcement was made by Derek Bennett, Speaker of the House of Assembly, following …
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FeaturedLegal NewsProfessional Misconduct
‘You suck’: Newfoundland and Labrador lawyer found guilty of multiple counts of professional misconduct
A lawyer was found guilty of numerous instances of professional misconduct by a disciplinary Adjudication Tribunal of the Law Society of Newfoundland and Labrador after repeatedly failing to cooperate with …
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Newfoundland and Labrador’s acting Information and Privacy Commissioner ordered Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro (NL Hydro) to disclose in full a third-party compensation review it had previously withheld under several discretionary …
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The Newfoundland and Labrador government has introduced legislation to remove the requirement for employees to provide sick notes after three consecutive days of sick leave. Minister Responsible for Labour Lisa …
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Employment ContractsFeaturedPrivacy
Privacy commissioner orders Memorial University to review its refusal to disclose employment contract for position in the UK
The Information and Privacy Commissioner of Newfoundland and Labrador has instructed Memorial University to reassess its refusal to disclose the employment contract of the Associate Vice-President of Harlow and Global …