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 “stereotyp… Free …
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FeaturedLegal NewsUncategorized
Employment lawyers propose mandatory mediation to ease backlog at Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Employment Lawyers Association of Ontario (ELAO) is urging the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) to adopt mandatory mediation, a move they believe will streamline case resolutions and allevi… …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Dairy Queen scoops up $40,000 fine from Court of Appeal after workplace safety protocols melt down
The Ontario Court of Appeal has raised a fine against a Dairy Queen franchisee from $7,500 to $40,000, highlighting the necessity for courts to consider a corporation’s overall size and …
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Ontario’s Ministry of Finance has fined a Sudbury-based company $50,000 for failing to file mandatory employer health tax (EHT) returns and remittances over multiple years. T.H.A.T. Group, officially known as …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedWorkplace Investigations
Toronto Metropolitan University’s use of lawyer-investigators violated collective agreement: Arbitrator
An arbitrator has found that Toronto Metropolitan University breached its collective agreement and employment legislation by retaining external investigators who were in a solicitor-client relationshi… Free Membership Required To continue …
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
Human Rights Tribunal orders Ivy Social Club to pay $35,000 to former bartender for sexual harassment, reprisal
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has ordered The Ivy Social Club Inc. and its owner to pay $35,000 to a former employee after finding that she was subjected to …
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FeaturedProfessional MisconductSexual Harassment
Law society appeal partially dismissed in sexual harassment case against Ontario lawyer
The Law Society of Ontario’s appeal regarding allegations of sexual harassment against a lawyer has been partially dismissed. The appeal panel upheld the hearing panel’s dismissal of misconduct allega… Free …
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
Tribunal denies second reconsideration in discrimination case against Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) has denied a second request for reconsideration from a former worker who alleged discrimination by the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board. Vice-chair… Free Membership …