There’s a simple reason why employment lawyers encourage HR professionals to use employment agreements with employees, according to J.P. Karam, a partner at Willis Business Law in Windsor, Ont. “It’s …
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Human rights claims against courts, judges, lawyers and Ministry tossed by Ontario tribunal
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has dismissed an application from a woman who brought sex and disability discrimination claims against various courts, judges, lawyers and the province’s Ministry of …
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The Ontario government has announced the appointment of four new judges to the Ontario Court of Justice, effective June 13, 2024. The newly appointed judges are Michael David Frank, Joseph …
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FeaturedMental Health
Power struggle: Tribunal denies electrician’s appeal for stress-related WCB benefits
A 59-year-old electrician’s appeal for benefits related to chronic mental stress has been denied by Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT), The Tribunal upheld a previous decision by …
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‘Going with younger people now’: Toronto water taxi driver awarded $20K for age discrimination
A former water taxi driver in Toronto has been awarded $20,000 in lost wages and damages after the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal agreed he was a victim of age discrimination. …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Arbitrator issues interim ruling in grievance against York Region from Black worker who alleged discrimination, harassment
An arbitrator in Ontario has issued an interim ruling in a case involving a worker at the Regional Municipality of York who alleged discrimination and harassment based on race and …
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Revital Polymers Inc., a recycling facility located in Sarnia, Ont., has been fined $60,000 following a workplace incident that resulted in the death of a worker. The Ontario Court of …
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The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) has denied a request for reconsideration by RayDaniel Salon & Spa and its owner regarding a previous ruling that found them liable for …
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Workplace News
Former worker suing Town of Cochrane, Ont., for $1.1 million, claims mayor ‘forced’ him to resign
A former senior employee at the Town of Cochrane is suing the municipality for $1.1 million, claiming he was “forced to resign” because of the mayor’s relentless campaign of harassment …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Mechanic from Mexico who faced demand for wage repayment, threats of deportation awarded $60K by OLRB
A mechanic from Mexico who was fired after he resisted a demand for repayment of a portion of his wages, and was threatened with deportation, has been awarded more than …