By Alexander Wray, Western University; Jamie Seabrook, Western University; Jason Gilliland, Western University, and Sean Doherty, Wilfrid Laurier University In recent months, many Canadian employers in both the public and …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Ontario woman, fired for asking to work remotely during COVID, awarded more than $60,000
A woman who was fired after asking to work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic in an effort to protect her diabetic husband has been awarded more than $60,000 in …
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FeaturedImmigration
Foreign worker not eligible for OHIP because she works remotely for company located in Quebec, Nova Scotia: Board
In a decision handed down by the Health Services Appeal and Review Board, an Ontario worker and her family were denied continued eligibility for health coverage under the Ontario Health …
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A worker’s refusal to comply with his employer’s directive to return to the office five days a week has resulted in the denial of his Employment Insurance (EI) benefits. The …
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The United Steelworkers union (USW) has filed an application with the British Columbia Supreme Court seeking an injunction against Telus’ return-to-office directive. The union is requesting interim relief to protect …
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By Ilona Dougherty, University of Waterloo; Amelia Clarke, University of Waterloo, and Ana Ferrer, University of Waterloo There is no shortage of hand-wringing about young people and the hours they …
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AccommodationFeatured
Octapharma ordered to pay $105K after terminating worker who needed accommodation to care for cancer-stricken mom
A sales rep who was terminated without cause because she needed accommodation to care for her cancer-stricken mother during the COVID-19 pandemic has been awarded more than $100,000 by the …
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The proportion of Canadians working exclusively from home has gradually decreased over the past year, according to the latest data from Statistics Canada. In May 2024, 13.2% of employed Canadians …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Senior VP at marketing agency awarded $81K in case involving contractor status and unauthorized remote work
A digital marketing agency has been ordered to pay $81,436.46 to its former senior vice-president of sales following a wrongful dismissal claim and a default judgment. The court found that …
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Workplace News
Public-sector unions log out of Ottawa’s plan to mandate 3 days a week in office, file legal challenge
A coalition of public sector unions, led by the Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada (PIPSC), has initiated legal proceedings against the federal government’s new mandate that requires …
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