In a ruling that elevates the fight against workplace racism over corporate reputation, an Ontario court dismissed a $1.5 million counterclaim filed by an employer against a worker who publicly …
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Rudner Law has been named Best Labour & Employment Boutique Law Firm. The firm, founded by Stuart Rudner, took home the top award at the 2023 Canadian HR Awards, held …
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
Signed release form holds up at Ontario tribunal as worker’s human rights claim dismissed
A worker who signed a release letter, and received a package from their employer, has had their application alleging discrimination on the grounds of sex, including sexual harassment, dismissed by …
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Constructive DismissalFeatured
Lawsuit alleging ‘poisoned and toxic work environment’ at 3M can proceed: Ontario court
3M Canada has lost its bid to have a wrongful dismissal case dismissed by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. The plaintiff, JS, who worked for 3M from September 1999 …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Employer ordered to provide more comprehensive affidavit of documents in $600,000 wrongful dismissal case
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has directed the employer in a $600,000 wrongful dismissal suit to provide a more comprehensive affidavit of documents related to a reorganization. The legal …
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The Ontario government has announced the appointment of Justice Jeanine E. LeRoy as the new Associate Chief Justice — Coordinator of Justices of the Peace to the Ontario Court of …
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The Ontario government announced on Wednesday the appointment of Justice Terry Peter Waltenbury to the Ontario Court of Justice. The appointment will be effective September 28, 2023. Justice Waltenbury brings …
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Former worker, minority shareholder of Cooper-Gordon granted limited appeal of arbitration ruling over RRSP, bonus payments
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has granted a partial appeal of an arbitration decision involving the termination of an employee and minority shareholder from Cooper-Gordon Ltd. (CGL). The arbitration, …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
‘The best of poor options’: Union steward at airline caterer gets damages, but not job back, as arbitrator cites poisoned work environment
A Toronto-based company that provides in-flight meals and products for airlines took a flawed approach to terminating a union chief steward, but the arbitrator stopped short of reinstating him because… …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Union leaders vow legal fight as Metroland Media shuts down 70 newspapers and lays off over 600 workers
Last week, NordStar’s Metroland Media announced the shutdown of 70 community newspaper print editions and the layoffs of 605 workers. This includes 106 unionized members of Unifor Local 87-M. The …