The Superior Court of Justice in Ontario will see a new addition to its bench with the appointment of Associate Justice Gillian Eckler, set to take effect on Nov. 30, …
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The Ontario government has appointed two new judges, Justice Lynn Ann Grzela and Justice Graham Jenner, to the Ontario Court of Justice. Their appointments take effect on Nov. 30, 2023. …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Toronto PSW fired after extended stay in India over lack of communication with employer following approved leave
An arbitrator has upheld the dismissal of a personal support worker (PSW) at the Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care in Toronto after she didn’t return to work following an approved …
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Employment ContractsFeaturedRecommendedWrongful Dismissal
Former Sotheby’s real estate agent awarded 11 months’ severance after fixed-term contract terminated
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has awarded damages to a former real estate agent of Max Wright Real Estate Corporation, operating as Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, after the company …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Toronto firefighters’ association loses judicial review of arbitration decision over ‘full net pay’ calculation
The Toronto Professional Fire Fighters’ Association’s application for a judicial review of an arbitration award has been dismissed, upholding the Arbitrator’s decision on the calculation of “full net … Free …
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In a move it says is designed to further strengthen worker protections in Ontario, the provincial government has introduced a new piece of legislation, the Working for Workers Four Act, …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Zooming into grievances: City of Windsor arbitration will be held virtually as arbitrator rejects employer’s call for in-person hearing
Another Ontario municipality has lost its bid to force a grievance hearing from virtual to in-person. Earlier this week, HR Law Canada reported on a discharge case involving the City …
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Former Ford worker’s human rights claim against Unifor, filed nearly 18 years late, dismissed by tribunal
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has dismissed an application from a former Ford employee alleging discrimination based on disability against his union. The application, submitted nearly 18 years after …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Ontario spending $4.3 million to fund veteran job training programs
In a significant initiative to support Canadian Armed Forces members transitioning to civilian life, the Ontario government is investing $4.3 million in four innovative training projects. These projects, aimed at …
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FeaturedWorkplace Violence
Arbitrator reduces suspension for two hotel workers following altercation at Fairmont Royal York
Two long-serving banquet servers at a luxury Toronto hotel have had their five-day workplace suspensions reduced following an altercation on June 3, 2022. The incident, which took place at the …

