The British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal dismissed a complaint by a woman against her former employer, the District of Taylor, regarding their …
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A pair of law firms say an Alberta court has certified a class action alleging Uber Technologies Inc. has so much control …
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Workers in industries that experience typical slow periods during the year might be faced with a seasonal layoff from their employer. But …
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Employment LawFeaturedRecruitment
Saskatchewan Health Authority ordered to release ‘Do Not Hire List’ records
Saskatchewan’s Information and Privacy Commissioner has ruled that the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) must release records related to its “Do Not Hire …
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Employment LawFeatured
Ontario court refuses to grant injunction to LivingArt Kitchens against former employees turned competitors
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has rejected a request for an injunction from LivingArt Kitchens Inc. that sought to restrict three …
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Contract truck driver in B.C. who sought severance pay was apparently never let go from his job
A former delivery driver for Edgar Campbell Inc. who sought severance pay, even though he was a temporary contract employee and was …
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Employment LawFeaturedMental Health
Supervisor’s public threat to worker’s job security cited to justify WCB mental injury award
An office manager whose supervisor bullied and harassed her — including threatening her job security in front of co-workers — is entitled …
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An employer that made a job offer to a candidate, only to rescind it two weeks later before he started, has been …
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Employment LawOpinion
Are employees who testify in workplace investigations entitled to anonymity? The answer is ‘maybe’ – and that’s a problem
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberWhen employers are investigating allegations of wrongdoing, they need the co-operation of witnesses who are often colleagues of the accused. It can …
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Employment LawFeatured
Air Canada court ruling sees ex-maintenance workers aim for $100M in compensation
Air Canada could have to pay more than $100 million in compensation to workers who lost their jobs at maintenance centres more …