An arbitrator has dismissed a union grievance claiming Bombardier improperly withheld restructuring packages from employees, finding the union failed to provide evidence supporting its case. Unifor Lo… Free Membership Required …
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Constructive DismissalFeatured
Ontario court dismisses property damage claim but awards $108,000 for constructive dismissal
An Ontario Superior Court judge has dismissed a multi-million dollar property damage lawsuit against a company director while awarding $108,175 in damages to a long-term bookkeeper who was constructiv… Free …
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FeaturedProfessional Misconduct
Insurance agent can renew license – subject to $10K penalty and supervision following false statements
An Ontario insurance agent who made false statements on multiple licence applications has been allowed to renew his licence with conditions, after a tribunal found the misrepresentations did not make …
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Sexual HarassmentSubscriber Content
PREMIUMGoodLife worker’s unwanted contact with female member not covered by human rights, tribunal rules
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
Human rights complaint against Red Lobster, filed by ex-boyfriend without alleged victim’s consent, tossed by tribunal
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has granted a request to withdraw two applications after determining they were filed without proper consent from the alleged victim of workplace discrimination and… …
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Employment ContractsFeatured
Ontario Court of Appeal upholds employment contract limiting termination pay to ESA minimums
The Ontario Court of Appeal has upheld a lower court decision dismissing a wrongful dismissal claim, confirming that properly worded employment agreements can successfully limit an employee’s entitlem… Free Membership …
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Employment ContractsFeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Court blasts employer’s ‘hard line’ approach, awards maximum costs available in wrongful dismissal case
An Ontario employer’s “hard-line approach” and unreasonable settlement position in a wrongful dismissal case has resulted in the court ordering the maximum costs allowable under simplified procedure r… Free Membership …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Firing of Brandt Tractor salesperson after customer complaint unjustified: Court
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has ruled that a tractor sales company did not have just cause to terminate a 56-year-old salesperson with 18 years of service following a …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedUncategorized
Arbitrator dismisses discrimination claim from incompetent Bobcat operator at subway project
An employee’s certification does not necessarily mean they’re competent to perform the tasks required, according to a recent arbitration ruling that dismissed a grievance alleging wrongful termination… Free Membership Required …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
ONA can’t keep mistaken wage increase after Ontario’s Bill 124 struck down: Arbitrator
An Ontario arbitrator has dismissed a union grievance after finding that a wage reopener agreement containing an additional year of increases beyond what was intended could be rectified due to …