The latest report from WCB Nova Scotia, released during national Safety and Health Week, reveals a continuing decline in the impact of workplace injuries across the province. The “Impact of …
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Nova Scotia court says it doesn’t have jurisdiction in defamation case involving unionized workers who witnessed shooting
The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia has ruled that it does not have jurisdiction to hear a defamation and negligent conduct claim brought by two unionized employees — who allegedly …
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Workplace News
Human rights hearing scheduled for cyclist who alleged discrimination by Halifax Bridge Commission employees
An independent human rights board of inquiry in the matter of Ross Gray vs. Halifax Bridge Commission and/or Halifax Harbour Bridges and/or Commissionaires Nova Scotia will begin Tuesday, April 16, …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedUncategorized
Nova Scotia Court of Appeal rejects nurses’ wage dispute grievance, says bargaining – not arbitration – is appropriate forum
The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union (NSGEU) over a salary dispute with the Nova Scotia Health Authority …
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Unifor and CN Autoport reached a tentative agreement today, after the conciliator invited the union back to the negotiating table at the company’s request. Details will be shared with Autoport members …
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Workplace News
Marine Atlantic workers file for conciliation, Unifor says employer is stalling bargaining
Unifor has taken formal steps to initiate a conciliation process on behalf of workers at Marine Atlantic, citing the employer’s reluctance to engage in meaningful negotiations. Representing employees through Locals …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Jurisdictional puzzle: Nova Scotia worker’s termination sparks legal debate about federally versus provincially regulated employers
Sometimes the line between federally regulated and provincially regulated businesses can be a little blurry. That’s what happened recently in a case involving a worker in Nova Scotia who was …
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Workplace News
Unifor calls for all-party support in Nova Scotia of opposition NDP bill that would ban use of replacement workers
Unifor is calling for all political parties in Nova Scotia to lineup behind legislation from the NDP that would amend the Trade Union Act and ban the use of replacement …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Nova Scotia advances towards greater accessibility following independent review
Nova Scotia is taking significant steps to enhance accessibility across the province, following the recommendations from the first independent review of its Accessibility Act, the government said. Brad Johns, the …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Nova Scotia Court of Appeal restores arbitrator’s ruling in contentious fight between UFCW, Sproule Lumber
The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal has reinstated an arbitrator’s original ruling involving Sproule Lumber and the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW) after it was overturned by a …