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The appeal body reiterates the test for reconsideration of an appeal of a disciplinary action complaint. It’s not the same test used for reconsideration for decisions under the Labour Relations Code, but the test from Wilson v Grande Yellowhead Public … Continue reading →

The complainant appealed the dismissal of his disciplinary action complaint. The appeal body agreed that the report prepared by the OHS officer, which found that the complainant was not subject to disciplinary action, was not rational and coherent. The report … Continue reading →

Forgot to hit “publish” on this one last week. My bad… The Alberta Court of Appeal considered whether a wrongfully dismissed employee should receive compensation for any loss from his participation in a shareholder profit sharing program over the reasonable … Continue reading →

Who you got for the Big Game on Sunday? I think we know who Pat Riley is hoping for… In 2023, Purolator’s COVID-19 Safer Workplaces Policy was struck down by Arbitrator Glass. The British Columbia Supreme Court dismissed Purolator’s application … Continue reading →

Another appeal of a decision to dismiss a case for long delay in a wrongful dismissal and shareholder oppression action. This time, the court deals with Rule 4.31 and inordinate and inexcusable delay resulting in significant prejudice to the defendant. … Continue reading →

Still another week left in January after today? How long is this month? Unless the Supreme Court of Canada agrees to take up his case, it looks like this is the end of the line for Mr. Chen. He claimed … Continue reading →

Alberta recently introduced extensive amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Code which included updates to workplace violence and harassment requirements for employers. At this time, parties may comply with either the new version of the Code or the prior … Continue reading →

We’re back from the Christmas break and so are the courts and tribunals… The Alberta Court of King’s Bench upheld a termination clause in an employment contract and found that, despite alleging just cause for termination, the employer could rely … Continue reading →

Five more sleeps until Santa comes… According to the latest applications report from the Alberta Labour Relations Board, the Mount Royal Faculty Association has applied to review (i.e., appeal) the arbitration decision concerning the remedy for Dr. Widdowson’s grievances. Arbitrator … Continue reading →

Friday the 13th? In December? Calgary’s unemployment rate continues to trend higher than the national average. It’s not because employers are terminating workers here at a higher rate. According to this article, it’s because people keep moving here faster than … Continue reading →