A Saskatchewan employee’s attempt to hold a city government liable for negligent investigation in her constructive dismissal case has been firmly rejected by the province’s Court of Appeal. The court …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Union loses unfair labour practice complaint over delayed bonus payments at Cornerstone Credit Union
The Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board has dismissed an unfair labour practice application filed by the Saskatchewan Joint Board Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU), ruling that Cornerstone Credit Union …
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Fire & Flower’s communications during union drive not unfair labour practice, Saskatchewan board rules
The Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board has dismissed an unfair labour practice application by the United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local 1400, ruling that communications sent by Fire & Flower …
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Court upholds arbitration ruling on severance rights for two Saskatchewan Polytechnic workers after reassignment
Saskatchewan Polytechnic (SP) has failed in its attempt to overturn an arbitrator’s decision that granted severance pay to two employees who accepted reassignment before a key legal interpretation was changed. …
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FeaturedProfessional MisconductSexual Harassment
Regina lawyer suspended two months for courtroom sexual harassment of court worker
A Regina lawyer has received a two-month suspension from practice after admitting to sexually harassing a court worker by touching her inappropriately during court proceedings. The Law Society of Saskatchewan …
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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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Move to decertify union at Saskatoon’s Heritage Inn dismissed over employer influence
The Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board has dismissed an application to decertify the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW), Local 1400 as the bargaining agent for employees of Heritage Inn in …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Saskatchewan court says soccer club’s directors not necessarily shielded by city’s limitation period in wrongful dismissal case
The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has ruled that the one-year limitation period under The Cities Act applies to wrongful dismissal claims against a city-controlled corporation but does not necessarily extend …
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Saskatchewan court sweeps away part of former GM’s defamation case against golf and curling club
A defamation dispute between the Prince Albert Golf and Curling Club and its former general manager returned mixed results on appeal, after the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal allowed part of …
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The Saskatchewan government has appointed three new judges to the Provincial Court, naming Cynthia Alexander to Regina, and Lori O’Connor and Buffy Rodgers to Prince Albert. Justice Minister and Attorney …
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