A rejected job applicant’s push for a written “CEO Message” explaining why his hiring process was halted has come up empty, with the Northwest Territories Information and Privacy Commissioner finding …
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N.W.T. employer ordered to disclose information from workplace investigation to employee
An employee investigated over interactions with clients and colleagues is entitled to most of the workplace investigation information redacted by the Tłı̨chǫ Community Services Agency, the Northwest T… Free Membership …
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The Supreme Court of the Northwest Territories has dismissed a government worker’s application for judicial review of a workplace harassment complaint, ruling the dispute belongs under his collective … Free …
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N.W.T. health authority worker breached privacy via employee disclosures: Commissioner
The Northwest Territories Information and Privacy Commissioner found that an employee of the territory’s Health and Social Services Authority unlawfully disclosed co-workers’ personal information and … Free Membership Required To …
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By Aastha Sethi | Cabin Radio The Northwest Territories’ immigration program will use a new points-based system this year to assess candidates and rank them according to labour market need, education,… …
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FeaturedProfessional Misconduct
Lawyer’s licence suspended over alleged misappropriation, breach of court order, and sexist conduct
The Law Society Tribunal has suspended an Ontario lawyer’s licence on an interlocutory basis after finding reasonable grounds to believe they pose a significant risk to the public and to …
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FeaturedLegal CostsWrongful Dismissal
Former Hay River, N.W.T., employee awarded $70,000 after wrongful dismissal case turns costly
A former municipal employee in the Northwest Territories has been awarded nearly $70,000 in damages and costs after winning a wrongful dismissal case that was complicated by allegations of misconduct …
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N.W.T.’s Department of Municipal and Community Affairs ordered to disclose workplace investigation report
A recent decision from the Information and Privacy Commissioner of the Northwest Territories determined that the Department of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) must fully disclose a workplace in… Free …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Court awards eight months’ notice to terminated Town of Hay River finance director
The Supreme Court of the Northwest Territories has awarded the former Director of Finance and Administration for the Town of Hay River eight months’ salary in lieu of notice following …
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N.W.T.’s Department of Finance violated privacy law in rejecting contractor’s proposal: Commissioner
The Northwest Territories’ Information and Privacy Commissioner has determined that the Department of Finance improperly disclosed an individual’s personal information in a recent procurement review. … Free Membership Required To …


