In a significant decision for both employers and employees, the Ontario Court of Appeal has ruled that an employee’s broad release in a settlement agreement includes claims for vested stock…
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Tribunal dismisses homophobia claim from former pot store worker, cites settlement agreement
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has dismissed a discrimination claim based on sexual orientation due to a pre-existing settlement agreement the worker signed. C.G., the applicant, alleged that his…
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The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has granted Lafarge Canada’s summary judgment motion, dismissing a lawsuit filed by former employee who alleged he was sexually harassed by a colleague and…
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Condo superintendent in Kingston, Ont., who signed release barred from human rights claim: Tribunal
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has dismissed a discrimination application filed by a former condo superintendent against Frontenac Condominium Corporation #12 (FCC) and related parties, ruling that her claims…
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B.C. court allows worker with MS to challenge release agreement amidst discrimination claims
A court in British Columbia has decided to let a worker’s human rights complaint against his previous employer move forward, even though he had signed a release preventing further legal…
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Signed release form holds up at Ontario tribunal as worker’s human rights claim dismissed
A worker who signed a release letter, and received a package from their employer, has had their application alleging discrimination on the grounds of sex, including sexual harassment, dismissed by…
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Ontario worker loses bid to pursue litigation against former employer after signing release
A worker who signed a release, resulting in a cash payment and the termination of her employment, has lost her bid to pursue litigation against her former employer. LG, a…