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 …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Printing specialist terminated during COVID awarded 24 months’ notice, but failed to mitigate damages
A 67-year-old printing specialist who was terminated during the COVID-19 pandemic has been awarded 24 months’ notice for wrongful dismissal by the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia. But the court …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Nova Scotia court rules it has jurisdiction in wrongful dismissal case against U.K.-based company
The Nova Scotia Supreme Court has ruled that it has territorial jurisdiction in a wrongful dismissal case against Expro Group Canada and Expro North Sea. In a decision that highlights …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedSexual Harassment
Nova Scotia Public Works supervisor reinstated after being fired over alleged harassment
An arbitrator has overturned the termination of a Nova Scotia Public Works Supervisor, citing insufficient evidence of sexual harassment and a flawed investigative process. The case centered on JB, a …
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The Nova Scotia Board of Inquiry has dismissed a human rights complaint against the Halifax-Dartmouth Bridge Commission and Commissionaires Nova Scotia, finding that race was not a factor when officers …
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Occupational Health & SafetyWorkplace News
Nova Scotia aligns workplace hazard regulations with national WHMIS standards
Nova Scotia has updated its workplace hazardous materials regulations to align with the national Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), ensuring consistency with other provinces and territories. The updated Workplace …
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FeaturedSmall Claims Court
CFO fired during probation entitled to signing bonus, not salary continuance: N.S. Small Claims Court
The former CFO at Ace Mechanical and EFP Engineering — who was dismissed during her probationary period after missing meetings and failing to complete year-end financial statements — is entitled …