An arbitrator has upheld the dismissal of a senior shipping clerk at St. Lawrence College following allegations of sexual assault and subsequent dishonesty during an investigation. The worker, JS, had …
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Manager at motorhome dealership sentenced to six months’ prison for workplace sexual assault against two women
A former 46-year-old employee at a motorhome dealership in Ontario has been sentenced to six months in prison after being convicted of sexually assaulting two female colleagues in the workplace. …
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B.C. human rights tribunal rejects bid by city to toss complaint from worker who alleged sexual harassment, assault by councillor
The British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal has rejected an application from a unnamed municipality to dismiss a complaint from a long-term female employee who alleged that she faced sexual harassment …
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New program in B.C. offers free legal advice to sexual assault survivors
A groundbreaking initiative aimed at providing free legal advice to individuals who have experienced sexual assault has been launched in British Columbia. The program, known as “Stand Informed legal advice …
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Canadian Armed Forces justified in releasing soldier over harassment allegations, despite fact criminal charges were withdrawn
The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) was justified in releasing a soldier who was found to have sexually harassed a colleague following a workplace investigation, the Federal Court has ruled. EZ, …
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Alberta court greenlights Leduc firefighters’ class-action settlement over workplace misconduct
The Court of King’s Bench of Alberta has approved the settlement agreement in a workplace class-action lawsuit against the City of Leduc that was spearheaded by firefighters Christa Steele and …
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Human rights tribunal to hear late-filed sexual harassment, antisemitism case against B.C. employer
In a recent ruling, the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal has allowed a complaint related to sexual harassment, assault and antisemitism to proceed despite being filed outside the one-year limitation …
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Mounties in crisis: The systemic failure to address sexual abuse within the RCMP
By Jason Walker, University Canada West The RCMP has a problem when it comes to sexual abuse within the ranks — and it apparently lacks the ability to deal with …
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Former Vancouver lawyer found guilty of professional misconduct for sexually assaulting prospective client
A former Vancouver lawyer has been found guilty of professional misconduct for the sexual assault of a prospective client. The ruling by the Law Society of British Columbia Tribunal Hearing …
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City of Leduc reaches settlement in class-action over workplace sexual harassment, assault
The City of Leduc in Alberta has reached a settlement in a class-action lawsuit over workplace misconduct, including sexual harassment and sexual assault. The Calgary-based law firm of Burnet, Duckworth …