The firing of a Toronto cop, accused of inappropriate social media use where she posted confidential police information and made derogatory comments about her superiors and colleagues, has been upheld …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Funeral director, who found a new job while on layoff, did not resign and was wrongfully dismissed: Court
The former director of a funeral home in Uxbridge, Ont., has been awarded more than $4,000 after she sued her former employer for wrongful dismissal in small claims court. The …
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Opinion/Commentary
GO Transit case highlights the shadows cast by off-duty conduct after Ontario court blasts arbitrator’s reasoning
An Ontario court has confirmed, underscored, highlighted — and just plain emphasized, yet again — that employers have a duty to investigate allegations of workplace harassment even if there is …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedSexual Harassment
Ontario court overturns reinstatement of GO Transit drivers fired for crude WhatsApp chats, orders new arbitration
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has overturned an arbitrator’s decision that reinstated five GO Transit bus drivers who were fired by Metrolinx after allegations of workplace harassment via WhatsApp …
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Workplace News
U.S.-based library group says firing of chief librarian in Ontario town over op-ed was wrong
By Richard Hutton | The Lake Report A second U.S.-based group has stepped forward in defence of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library’s former CEO and chief librarian. The Association of Library Professionals …
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The Ontario government has officially announced the addition of five new justices to the Ontario Court of Justice, set to take their positions on April 11, 2024. These appointments reflect …
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Workplace News
Concerning customer behaviour has Kirkland Lake, Ont., considering new customer code of conduct
By Marissa Lentz | TimminsToday.com Some concerning customer behaviour has Kirkland Lake considering a new code of conduct policy. Created to help municipal staff determine responses to unwanted behaviours and outline …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedJust Cause
Toronto hospital justified in firing nurse who deliberately underdosed medication to patient: Arbitrator
A Toronto hospital was justified in firing a nurse who deliberately administered a lower dose of medication than prescribed by a doctor, but her conduct did not rise to the …
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Workplace News
Ontario minimum wage rising to $17.20 on Oct. 1, 2024 – will be second highest in Canada
Ontario is increasing its minimum wage to $17.20 an hour on Oct. 1, 2024. That’s a 3.9 per cent increase from the current level of $16.55 per hour, the province …
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Workplace News
Three Ottawa-based corporations, directors fined $720,000 for failure to pay wages, produce records
Three Ottawa-based corporations and directors have been fined $720,000 by an Ontario court for failure to pay wages and produce records. 11997629 Canada Ltd., 8633177 Canada Inc. and 9039376 Canada …