Ontario will raise its minimum wage to $17.60 per hour on Oct. 1, up 40 cents from the current rate of $17.20, affecting more than 800,000 workers across the province. …
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FeaturedMental HealthWrongful Dismissal
Former government worker loses incapacity appeal amid wrongful dismissal fight
The Ontario Superior Court has dismissed an appeal by a former federal government worker who challenged a ruling that she was incapable of consenting to treatment with antipsychotic medication, a …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedJust Cause
Catholic school board justified in firing teacher after prolonged absence, arbitrator rules
A Catholic school board acted within its rights when it terminated a secondary school teacher’s employment in 2016 after more than four years of absence and ongoing disputes about treatment …
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
Medical resident’s sexual harassment claim against doctor, brother in North Bay, Ont., dismissed by tribunal
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has dismissed a medical resident’s application alleging sexual harassment, discrimination in services and employment, sexual solicitation, and reprisal against a s… Free Membership Required …
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Sexual HarassmentSubscriber Content
PREMIUM Optician’s sexual harassment, crude remarks created poisoned workplace: Ontario tribunal
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The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) has dismissed an employee’s discrimination and reprisal application against the University of Toronto, finding another proceeding already dealt with the sub… Free Membership …
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Occupational Health & SafetyWorkplace News
Advanced Building Innovation fined $60,000 after worker injured by automatic nailing machine
A Nepean, Ont., prefabricated home manufacturer has been fined $60,000 after a worker was injured by an automatic nailing machine that wasn’t properly locked out during repairs. Advanced Building Innovation …
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PREMIUM TMU professor’s dismissal upheld over harassment and civility breaches
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Cannabis dispensary allowed to recall witnesses in termination grievance over fired budtender
An arbitrator has ruled that Meta Growth, which operates Canna Cabana retail stores, will be permitted to recall witnesses in a termination grievance after finding the union breached evidentiary rules… …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Firefighters in Caledon, Ont., awarded wage increases, enhanced benefits in arbitration ruling
Firefighters in Caledon will see wage increases and expanded benefits after an arbitrator settled outstanding issues in their latest collective agreement with the town. The ruling, issued under Ontari… Free …

