An award-winning pharmaceutical sales representative, who had her hours slashed during the pandemic, has won her claim for constructive dismissal. Interestingly, the court in this case — small claims … …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedRecommended
College justified in firing worker who leaked diversity training materials to Rebel News
Sheridan College was justified in firing an employee who went to Rebel News to express concern over its workplace diversity training program, and leaked materials to the news outlet, an …
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Constructive DismissalFeaturedWorkplace Violence
Construction worker, punched in testicles by boss, awarded nearly $300,000 in damages
Editor’s note: This story was updated on Jan. 4, 2022. An earlier version of the story missed $50,000 in human rights damages awarded to the plaintiff. A worker who was …
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The Ontario government is launching a first-of-its-kind program to make free naloxone kits (and free training) available at workplaces where there is a risk of staff witnessing or experiencing an …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedLegal News
Bell Canada tries to force hearing off Zoom to in-person, but arbitrator says no
An arbitrator has dismissed an effort by Bell Canada to force a hearing to happen in person rather than via Zoom. Bell asked the arbitrator to hold the in-person meeting, …
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Employment ContractsFeaturedRecommendedWrongful Dismissal
Ontario judge tosses out termination clause that specified no notice for just cause dismissal
A termination clause has been struck down by an Ontario court because it stated that no payments would be made in case of a “just cause” termination. Paul Summers was …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
$30,000 in legal costs awarded to worker in settled case, court criticizes aggressive defense
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has awarded $30,000 in legal costs in a wrongful dismissal case that was settled before it went to trial. The plaintiff (worker) and defendant …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Air Canada worker awarded 24 months’ notice following COVID-related termination
The dust has settled from another pandemic-related termination at Air Canada. This time, a long-term employee was awarded 24 months’ notice. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice also delved into …
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Ontario Attorney General Doug Downey announced the appointment of seven judges to the Ontario Court of Justice, effective Dec. 1, 2022. Justice Scott Bergman Justice Bergman was called to the …
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Constructive DismissalFeatured
Doctor’s office engaged in ‘after-the-fact’ narrative in constructive dismissal case: Ontario court
An administrator at a Toronto medical office has been awarded 22 months’ notice after she was constructively dismissed following the death of a doctor. The Ontario Superior Court of Justice …