The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia has dismissed a judicial review application by a long-term care provider seeking to stop a human rights inquiry into the termination of a Black …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Excavation company wins appeal over crane safety violation in Nova Scotia
An excavation contractor successfully overturned a compliance order and administrative penalty after Nova Scotia’s Labour Board found insufficient evidence that digging near a tower crane created safe… Free Membership Required …
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Nova Scotia court dismisses insurer’s appeal over $365,000 settlement allocation for injured worker
The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by disability plan trustees who challenged how settlement funds were divided between an injured employee and their long-term disability insurer…. …
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Nova Scotia’s Labour Board has ordered Code Ninjas Halifax to pay a former centre director $2,922.40 in unpaid bonuses and vacation pay after the company failed to honour compensation agreements …
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PREMIUM Nova Scotia cop’s DFR case against union proceeds in wake of alleged racist banana peel incident
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PREMIUM Teacher’s classroom reassignment was not workplace reprisal, labour board rules
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Employment ContractsFeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Sales rep awarded eight months’ notice, Nova Scotia court cites ambiguous termination clause
A Nova Scotia sales representative has been awarded eight months’ notice after a court found his employment contract’s termination clause was too ambiguous to limit his common law entitlements. C.B. …
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Employer LiabilityFeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Brewery owner found responsible for brewmaster’s fatal fall following after-hours drinking
A Nova Scotia brewery has been found in violation of provincial liquor regulations after failing to maintain “orderly control” of its premises in a case involving the tragic death of …
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Constructive DismissalFeatured
Kia mechanic’s dismissal complaint tossed, board cites offer to transfer him to another dealership
A Nova Scotia labour board has dismissed a mechanic’s complaint of dismissal without cause, ruling the employer met its obligations under the Labour Standards Code by offering a reasonable transfer …
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Workplace News
Nova Scotia introduces first accessibility standard for outdoor and recreation spaces
Nova Scotia has approved its first accessibility standard, setting new requirements for outdoor and recreational spaces as part of the province’s goal to become fully accessible by 2030. The Built …