Employment law

Alberta worker’s claim of discriminatory firing dismissed by tribunal

Employer had non-discriminatory reason; no link between firing and discriminatory grounds

Alberta worker’s claim of discriminatory firing dismissed by tribunal

'A chilling message': Recent OHS penalty of $750,000 puts pressure on directors, officers

'Directors who sit in offices far from the job sites… may also be the targets of questions or prosecution'

'A chilling message': Recent OHS penalty of $750,000 puts pressure on directors, officers

Ontario nurse fired for giving wrong dose, inaccurately recording meds

'Just cause is more likely to be accepted… given the seriousness attached to medical treatment'

Ontario nurse fired for giving wrong dose, inaccurately recording meds

Air Canada workers said to be involved in $22.5-million gold heist

'This story is a sensational one,' say police after airport theft of gold, cash

Air Canada workers said to be involved in $22.5-million gold heist

Technology makes time theft easier to prove, but still balancing act for employers: lawyer

'It's going to be a balancing act,' says Dominique Perinchief on time theft monitoring and employees' right to disconnect

Technology makes time theft easier to prove, but still balancing act for employers: lawyer

Pay Equity Commissioner shoots down another bid for equity plan exceptions

'It is extremely difficult for a company to deviate from the one-plan rule,' says employment lawyer on pay equity requirements

Pay Equity Commissioner shoots down another bid for equity plan exceptions