An Ontario tribunal has dismissed a discrimination claim by a former employee who alleged that his employer made derogatory comments about individuals from Newfoundland during a meeting. The Human Rights…
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Arbitrator rules on premium payment duplication under collective agreement between CUPE, Unity Health
An arbitrator has clarified the application of premium duplication clauses in a collective agreement between the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) and Unity Health Toronto, a health network comprised…
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FeaturedOccupational Health & SafetySexual Harassment
OLRB allows reprisal claim to proceed against Red Lobster
The Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) has declined to dismiss a reprisal application filed by a former employee of Red Lobster who alleges he was removed from the work schedule…
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Board rules time theft, not reprisal, led to worker’s dismissal following forklift injury
The Ontario Labour Relations Board has dismissed a workplace safety reprisal claim from a former employee at Kaiser Aluminum Canada who was fired after being injured in a forklift accident…
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ImmigrationWorkplace News
Ontario targets immigration fraud with new rules for employers and representatives
Ontario is set to introduce legislation aimed at cracking down on fraudulent immigration representatives who exploit newcomers, proposing fines and bans for those who violate new standards. The proposed bill…
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Arbitrator rules MLSE must pay staff for online Smart Serve training time
Arbitrator Norm Jesin has ruled that Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) must compensate certain non-alcohol-serving employees for time spent completing compulsory online Smart Serve training. The decision directs MLSE…
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FeaturedPrivacy
Hospital’s privacy safeguards questioned after radiologist’s unauthorized access to patient records
A public hospital’s privacy measures are under scrutiny following a radiologist’s unauthorized access to patient health records, including those of his sister-in-law and her family, as revealed in a decision…
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The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a union member who alleged that his union failed to represent him adequately after his layoff. Justice MacNeil…
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FeaturedProfessional MisconductSexual Harassment
Lawyer’s licence revoked for sexual harassment and financial misconduct
The Law Society Tribunal in Ontario has revoked the licence of a lawyer after finding he engaged in professional misconduct, including sexually harassing two employees and assisting a client in…
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
Tribunal dismisses claim by educational assistant fired for sleeping in class, other inappropriate conduct
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has dismissed a discrimination and reprisal application filed by a former educational assistant with the Durham District School Board (DDSB) who alleged “stereotypes and…