A mining company that contracted out truck maintenance has been ordered by the British Columbia Environmental Appeal Board to pay an administrative …
Employment Law
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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 LawFeaturedGlobal HR Practices
Southwest Airlines sued over alleged wage violations in New York
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberSouthwest Airlines is facing a $100-million lawsuit (all figures U.S.) that claims it violated wage and hour laws by refusing to pay …
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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 LawOpinion
Workers’ comp is not a get-out-of-jail-free card for employers to ignore toxic work environments
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA handful of bad actors in Ontario behave like the workers’ compensation system is there as a shield to protect their company. …
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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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Employment LawFeatured
Navigating employee vacation and religious accommodation during the holidays
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberAs the busy holiday season approaches, employers face the annual challenge of balancing business needs with their employees’ vacation requests and religious …
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By David Briggs | BayToday.ca The Town of Mattawa’s former Chief Administrative Officer is suing the town for $1.2 million dollars. Earlier this …
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Employment LawFeatured
When the clock runs out: Human rights ruling sets clear limits on discrimination claims
by Norm Keithby Norm KeithBy Norm Keith and Anil Nair A recent decision by the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario (HRTO) provides guidance regarding time limits …
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Employment LawFeatured
B.C. police discipline ruling voided because officer overseeing investigation retired
By Darryl Greer A disciplinary decision against a former Vancouver police sergeant, who was found to have improperly shared degrading messages about a …