An arbitrator has reinstated a deckhand employed by Catherwood Towing Ltd. — a tugboat company in British Columbia — ruling that the company improperly terminated him under a deemed quit/abandonment …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Inconsistent punishments: CPKC worker fired for leaving 30-minutes early reinstated by arbitrator
An arbitrator has ruled that Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway’s dismissal of a worker for leaving company property early and inaccurately reporting his work hours was excessive, ordering his reinstatement …
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One more chance: Railway conductor at CN reinstated after substance abuse-related dismissal
Canadian National Railway (CN) has been ordered to reinstate a long-time conductor who was terminated for breaching a continuing employment contract related to his substance abuse disorder. The ruling was …
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CN ordered to reinstate long-time employee after mishandling medical accommodation
Canadian National Railway (CN) has been ordered to reinstate a long-serving employee with 22 years of experience to his original position after the company failed to adequately accommodate his medical …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedSexual Harassment
Nova Scotia Public Works supervisor reinstated after being fired over alleged harassment
An arbitrator has overturned the termination of a Nova Scotia Public Works Supervisor, citing insufficient evidence of sexual harassment and a flawed investigative process. The case centered on JB, a …
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AccommodationFeatured
‘Business reasons for termination:’ Alberta worker, fired after injury, loses reinstatement bid
The Appeals Commission for Alberta Workers’ Compensation has upheld a decision denying the reinstatement of a worker injured in a slip and fall accident. Despite the worker’s insistence that his …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Federal Court upholds decision to compensate, but not reinstate, former CMHC senior auditor
The Federal Court has upheld a labour adjudicator’s decision to compensate, but not reinstate, a former senior auditor at the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). This case revolved around …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Crane operator loses bid for reinstatement following workplace injury in ‘very convoluted’ case out of Alberta
A crane operator’s appeal for reinstatement following a shoulder injury has been denied by the Appeals Commission for Alberta Workers’ Compensation. It upheld an earlier ruling of the Dispute Resolution …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Canada Post truck driver reinstated after being fired for breaching safety protocols three times
A Canada Post truck driver has been reinstated after he was fired for three safety-related incidents involving unsecured doors on the back of his vehicle. The incidents all happened within …
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Stelco ordered to reinstate worker who was fired over Facebook post that criticized a union election
Stelco has been ordered to reinstate a worker it fired after an arbitrator ruled the company acted in bad faith and had no justification for discipline, let alone termination, in …