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Arbitration/Labour RelationsJust CauseSubscriber Content
🔒Federal worker fired for racist comments during probationary period loses appeal of termination
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Arbitrator gives SEIU green light to pursue discrimination, reprisal claims in probationary employee’s firing
An Ontario arbitrator has ruled that the union representing a probationary employee terminated by Mainstay Community Housing can proceed with claims under the Human Rights Code and the Occupational He… …
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Subscriber ContentWrongful Dismissal
🔒Order to stay in Cuban hotel – without explanation and a threat of arrest – draws punitive damages in B.C. wrongful dismissal case
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FeaturedJust CauseOccupational Health & Safety
Casino worker’s firing was for absenteeism, ‘abrasive’ behaviour – not safety complaint: Board
The Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board has dismissed an appeal brought by a casino worker who was fired from his job — a termination he alleged was an act of discrimination …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Non-profit worker awarded $2,500 by Alberta court after being fired less than a week into role
The Alberta Court of Justice has awarded a former worker $2,500 in damages against Chinook Lifecare Association for wrongful termination. The case centred around a disputed job offer and subsequent …
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FeaturedSmall Claims Court
CFO fired during probation entitled to signing bonus, not salary continuance: N.S. Small Claims Court
The former CFO at Ace Mechanical and EFP Engineering — who was dismissed during her probationary period after missing meetings and failing to complete year-end financial statements — is entitled …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Arbitrator dismisses grievance after Sudbury cop on probation fired, citing lack of jurisdiction under Police Services Act
An arbitrator has dismissed a grievance filed by the Sudbury Police Association against the Greater Sudbury Police Services Board over the termination of a probationary police officer, citing lack of …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Courier driver, fired after just one shift at coffee company, awarded 3 weeks’ pay
A courier driver in British Columbia who worked one shift before being fired has been awarded three weeks’ pay. Dagim Tessema was hired as a driver by Nemesis Coffee Holdings. …

