Saskatchewan’s government passed amendments to The Saskatchewan Employment Act that will add protections for workers while supporting business growth, including limits on when employers can request si… To continue reading, …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Court affirms arbitration award on bumping rights in SaskTel dispute with Unifor
A Saskatchewan court has dismissed a judicial review application from SaskTel, upholding an arbitrator’s decision that expands employees’ bumping rights during surplus declarations. The Court of King’… To continue reading, …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Saskatoon basketball exec awarded 22 months’ notice after Court of Appeal confirms she was employee, not contractor
A Saskatchewan court has dismissed an appeal by a minor sports organization that argued a worker who had been with the organization for 16.5 years was an independent contractor rather …
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Constructive DismissalFeaturedWorkplace Investigations
Appeal tossed in constructive dismissal case against City of Saskatoon over failed investigation claims
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 Corn… To continue …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
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 & F… …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedUncategorized
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… To …
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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 Sask… …
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FeaturedJust CauseOccupational Health & Safety
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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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
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 …