Ontario employers will gain new flexibility to extend temporary layoffs beyond current limits while facing enhanced compliance measures under legislation introduced today that directly responds to eco… Free Membership Required …
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Toronto-based private college, director fined $410,000 for unpaid wages owed to 14 workers
A Toronto-based private college and its director have been fined $410,000 for failing to pay nearly $185,000 in wages owed to 14 employees, following a lengthy legal battle that began …
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Workplace News
Precision Stamping fined $60,000 after worker critically injured by faulty forklift in Tecumseh, Ont.
A Tecumseh, Ont., manufacturing company has been fined $60,000 after a worker was critically injured when a forklift with defective brakes collided with metal storage racks, creating a dangerous pinch …
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The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario dismissed a gender identity discrimination complaint after finding the applicant failed to establish a factual link between alleged workplace mistreatment and disc… Free Membership …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Unifor failed to prove restructuring package denial at Bombardier plant: Arbitrator
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
PREMIUM GoodLife 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 …