An arbitrator has upheld the termination of a long-serving Lantic Inc. employee for misconduct during a labour dispute, ruling that the employer …
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Diversity, Equity & InclusionFeaturedGlobal HR Practices
Missouri attorney general sues Starbucks over hiring and diversity practices
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey has filed a lawsuit against Starbucks, accusing the coffee chain of violating federal …
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Employment LawFeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
New Brunswick court upholds conviction, jail time for supervisor in death of 18-year-old construction worker
The New Brunswick Court of Appeal has upheld the conviction of a construction site supervisor for criminal negligence causing the death of …
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Employment LawFeatured
Alberta driver’s firing over racist remarks, violent threats upheld by arbitrator
A driver’s termination for alleged racist comments and violent threats — including stating “I hate blacks,” raising his arm and saying “white …
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Employment LawFeaturedWorkplace Safety & OHS
Teck Coal ordered to pay $140,000 after mine worker severely injured changing truck wheel
A mining company that contracted out truck maintenance has been ordered by the British Columbia Environmental Appeal Board to pay an administrative …
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Employment Law
HR manager who claimed he was fired after UPS outlet failed to ship a package loses bid to recover lost wages
A former HR manager in British Columbia who claimed he lost his job over an unshipped package has won damages from the …
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Employment LawFeatured
Job posting reserved for ‘qualified woman’ did not breach human rights laws: Ontario tribunal
The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has dismissed an application alleging sex discrimination against the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) after …
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Employment LawWorkplace Safety & OHS
Workplace harassment mismanagement clears path for employee damages outside WSIB: Arbitrator
An arbitrator has ruled that an employee can seek damages for breaches of a collective agreement and duty of care, despite the …
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FeaturedLegislation & Compliance
Newfoundland and Labrador moves to eliminate mandatory sick notes after three days
The Newfoundland and Labrador government has introduced legislation to remove the requirement for employees to provide sick notes after three consecutive days …
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Employment Law
B.C. car dealership ordered to pay special costs after prolonged litigation marked by non-compliance
The Supreme Court of British Columbia has awarded special costs of more than $90,000 following years of litigation in which the plaintiff, …