A Montreal bus rider’s claim against the Société de transport de Montréal (STM), alleging unacceptable behaviour and sexual harassment by drivers, has been dismissed by the Court of Quebec’s Small …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Railway worker’s suspensions upheld in train derailment cases
An arbitrator has upheld the 30-day and 60-day suspensions of an Alstom Transport Canada employee involved in two separate train derailments, rejecting union claims that the discipline was excessive a… …
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The federal government has approved Quebec’s request to temporarily halt the processing of new Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) applications for low-wage positions in the Montréal economic region. The suspension, …
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The Administrative Labour Tribunal has issued a directive ordering Amazon to cease its interference with union activities at its Lachine warehouse, according to the union. In a decision handed down …
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Occupational Health & SafetyWorkplace News
Quebec-based firm fined $70,000 by Ontario court after worker injured by forklift
A Quebec-based manufacturing company, MTCA Inc., has been fined $70,000 after a serious workplace injury involving a forklift. The incident occurred at the company’s tote washing facility in Guelph, Ont. …
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Workplace News
Parking brake failure: Quebec-based drilling company fined $60,000 for workplace injury in Ontario
A Quebec-based drilling company, Forages Technic-Eau Inc. (also known as Technic-Eau Drillings Inc.), has been fined $60,000 following a workplace injury incident in Ontario. The fine was imposed after a …
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The Superior Court of Quebec has ordered the Quebec government to pay more than $219 million in compensation to former taxi permit holders, acknowledging the illegal expropriation of their permits …
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Workplace News
Victims of workplace harassment, sexual violence can get free legal counsel in Quebec
Quebec has announced $2.4 million over four years to cover the legal expenses for people who file claims of psychological harassment or sexual violence in the workplace. Read full details …
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Legal News
Uber facing class-action in Quebec over failure to provide adequate wheelchair accessible services
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Uber Technologies Inc. by Slater Vecchio LLP, alleging that the company has failed to provide adequate wheelchair accessible services in Quebec, in …
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After 10 months of negotiations, 600 members of the Concordia University Professional Employees’ Union (CUPEU–CSN) have adopted a two-week strike mandate, to be enacted at a time deemed appropriate. The …

