The Ontario Court of Appeal handed down two rulings late last week that will shape labour relations in this country for years to come. Both involved unions challenging back-to-work legislation. …
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Ontario Court of Appeal upholds college faculty back-to-work legislation under Charter challenge
The Ontario Court of Appeal has ruled that provincial legislation ending a 2017 college faculty strike violated workers’ Charter rights but was constitutionally justified. The Ontario Public Service E… Free …
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Ontario Court of Appeal dismisses union challenge to 2018 postal back-to-work legislation
The Ontario Court of Appeal has dismissed a constitutional challenge to federal legislation that ended a 2018 Canada Post strike, ruling the case was moot and that the back-to-work law …
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PREMIUM Appeal court dismisses $2.5-million defamation counterclaim over harassment allegations shared online
The Ontario Court of Appeal has dismissed a $2.5-million defamation counterclaim against a former employee who shared online allegations about workplace harassment and document forgery by her former employer. The… …
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Ontario’s top court allows coalition to intervene in Van Dolder’s Home Team employment contract case
The Ontario Court of Appeal has granted the Income Security Advocacy Centre and Parkdale Community Legal Services leave to intervene as a coalition in an upcoming appeal concerning the enforceability …
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PREMIUM Ontario’s top court upholds ruling that terminated consultant not entitled to unvested options
An Ontario court has dismissed an appeal by a consultant who sought to claim stock options that had not yet vested when a gaming company terminated their contract after five… …
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Court dismisses worker’s appeal over late wrongful dismissal claim against Waypoint Centre
The Ontario Court of Appeal has dismissed a former manager’s appeal in a wrongful dismissal case against Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care, finding her claim was filed after the …
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Court of Appeal upholds dismissal of wrongful dismissal lawyer malpractice claim over Jewish holiday work dispute
The Ontario Court of Appeal has upheld the dismissal of a malpractice claim against employment lawyers who represented a worker in a wrongful dismissal case involving compensation for work performed …
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Former YSL Residences executive wins right to $18-million profit-sharing claim in bankruptcy
A former chief operating officer’s $18-million profit-sharing claim has been recognized as a valid debt in the bankruptcy of YSL Residences, despite arguments it was an equity claim that should …
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Ontario Chamber of Commerce granted intervener status in appeal over unenforceable termination clause
The Ontario Court of Appeal has granted the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) leave to intervene in a wrongful dismissal case involving Van Dolder’s Home Team, finding the appeal raises …