The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia has dismissed an appeal by a former health promoter with the Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA), who claimed he was discriminated against on the…
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Halifax nurse not entitled to shift premiums during educational program, arbitrator rules
A registered nurse who was enrolled in a specialty emergency nursing program at Halifax Infirmary has been denied shift premiums for evening, weekend, and holiday work during her clinical shifts,…
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Supreme Court of Canada Dismisses appeal by Sproule Lumber in labour fight with UFCW
The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed an application by Sproule Lumber, a division of J.D. Irving Ltd., with costs to the respondent, the United Food and Commercial Workers Union…
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Workplace injury or alcohol-fueled ping pong accident at Airbnb? Tribunal rejects employer’s appeal
The Nova Scotia Workers’ Compensation Appeals Tribunal has rejected an employer’s appeal regarding a workplace injury claim, affirming that a worker’s ankle injury, sustained on Jan. 14, 2023, occurred on…
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The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission is calling for nominations for its 2024 Human Rights Awards, an annual event that recognizes individuals and groups making strides in advancing human rights…
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FeaturedSexual HarassmentWorkplace Violence
Labour board sides with Dalhousie University in appeal over OHS compliance orders
The Nova Scotia Labour Board has sided with Dalhousie University, overturning two compliance orders issued by an Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Officer. The orders, which were part of a…
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ImmigrationWorkplace News
Nova Scotia premier challenges Ottawa’s plan to send asylum seekers to province
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has firmly rejected a federal government proposal to send nearly 6,000 asylum seekers to the province, citing concerns about capacity and the potential impact on…
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Workplace News
Nova Scotia introduces stronger workplace protections focused on harassment, sick leave and workers’ comp
Nova Scotia has introduced new legislation aimed at strengthening workplace protections, with changes to workers’ compensation, harassment prevention, and unpaid sick leave. The Stronger Workplaces for Nova Scotia Act, tabled…
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Allegations of ‘toxic work environment’ dismissed for missing 30-day filing deadline
In a ruling that underscores the strict interpretation of filing deadlines, the Nova Scotia Labour Board has dismissed a workplace complaint from an employee of Land & Sea Instrumentation Ltd.,…
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FeaturedMental Health
Nurse’s psychological injury claim reinstated after workplace dispute triggers past trauma
A Nova Scotia nurse who experienced a significant psychological relapse after a confrontation with her supervisor has successfully appealed a Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) decision that denied her claim for…