The York Region District School Board breached its collective agreement when it refused to provide a teacher with sick leave benefits after she was unable to return from a deferred …
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Constructive DismissalSubscriber Content
PREMIUM Taxi commission in Kingston, Ont., found to have constructively dismissed long-time manager
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has ruled that the Kingston Area Taxi Licensing Commission (KATLC) constructively dismissed its long-serving general manager after creating what the court described as a… …
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Can’t kick the same can twice: Worker’s age discrimination claim against Graphic Packaging tossed
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has dismissed an age discrimination complaint brought by a former employee of Graphic Packaging International, finding it lacked jurisdiction because of an overlap… Free …
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Best Western Waterloo not liable for co-worker’s sexual harassment, tribunal rules
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has dismissed a worker’s complaint against Best Western Plus Waterloo, ruling the hotel cannot be held liable for sexual harassment carried out by a …
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Sexual HarassmentSubscriber Content
PREMIUM Male construction worker who was subjected to daily sexual harassment by boss awarded $10,000
A construction worker will receive $10,000 in damages after an arbitrator found his supervisor subjected him to daily sexual harassment for six weeks, including repeatedly calling him “bitch” and making… …
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The Employment Lawyers Association of Ontario has appointed two student directors for the first time in the organization’s history, the association announced today. Julie Han and Alexandra Desormeaux will serve …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Former YSL Residences executive wins right to $18-million profit-sharing claim in bankruptcy
A former chief operating officer’s $18-million profit-sharing claim has been recognized as a valid debt in the bankruptcy of YSL Residences, despite arguments it was an equity claim that should …
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Employment ContractsSubscriber Content
PREMIUM Ontario court rules probationary employment clause void, awards three months’ notice
An Ontario Superior Court judge has awarded a terminated employee three months’ notice after ruling that a probationary employment clause in his contract was void and unenforceable because it violated… …
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ImmigrationMental HealthSubscriber Content
PREMIUM Migrant farm worker awarded $5,000 for mental distress after wrongful termination during COVID-19
A migrant farm worker from St. Lucia has been awarded $5,000 in general damages for mental distress after an Ontario labour tribunal found his employer acted dishonestly and in bad… …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Royal Ottawa psychologist loses fight with union over disability benefits advice
A psychologist who received a $50,000 settlement after her termination from the Royal Ottawa Health Care Group has failed in her bid to prove her union breached its duty of …

