A unionized Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) worker, who was fired for cause and later reinstated to his position, has been awarded $175,000 in compensation for the nearly four years he …
Pensions
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Pooled Registered Pension Plan now available for certain employees, self-employed in New Brunswick
A pension plan designed for employees of small to mid-sized companies and people who are self-employed is now available in New Brunswick. The province has joined six other provinces in …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Workers gain protection as pension super-priority Bill receives royal assent: Unifor
by Uniforby UniforBy Unifor Bill C-228, a private members’ bill that gives pension plan members super-priority during plan windups and bankruptcy proceedings received royal assent. “This change has been many years in …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Former forestry executive loses fight for additional pension funds after termination
A former forestry executive in British Columbia has lost his fight for additional pension funds in the wake of his termination. BR was the president of Canfor Pulp Ltd. and …
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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 …