An Ontario arbitrator has ruled that the union representing a probationary employee terminated by Mainstay Community Housing can proceed with claims under the Human Rights Code and the Occupational He… …
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Occupational Health & SafetyWorkplace News
Janco Steel fined $200,000 following worker’s forklift death in Stoney Creek, Ont.
A Stoney Creek steel processing company has been fined $200,000 after a worker was fatally struck by an industrial forklift at the facility in 2022. Janco Steel Ltd. pleaded guilty …
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Employment ContractsSubscriber Content
PREMIUM Court sets aside executive’s self-negotiated employment contract in corporate dispute
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FeaturedWorkplace News
Ontario extends layoff protections, targets job scams in response to U.S. tariff threats
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberOntario 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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FeaturedWorkplace News
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 …