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Happy Dufault DayTM to those who observe A lengthy grievance arbitration decision covers, in depth, the application of the duty to accommodate in the context of family status from a pair of employees who sought changes to their work schedule … Continue reading →

My third favourite Christmas movie, Home Alone, premiered in theatres 34 years ago this week. Canonically, Kevin McCallister would be 42 years old now… As part of a constructive dismissal claim, the plaintiff argued the employer was guilty of negligent … Continue reading →

Thank you for your service. Lest we forget… This one is not really employment-related, but it’s a good reminder to be careful when notarizing documents and be careful not to help further OPCA mumbo jumbo. After successfully appealing sanctions ordered … Continue reading →

The world didn’t end this week, but I guess it’s still early… The Ontario Court of Appeal finds the clear, broad terms of the minutes of settlement and release extinguish the rights of the plaintiff to payment for stock units … Continue reading →

Bit of a slow week, I guess? The Alberta legislature is back in session and the first bill tabled amends the Alberta Bill of Rights to give individuals with capacity the right to refuse vaccines or other medical treatment. Vaccine … Continue reading →

Here are some things that caught my attention this week… Justice Elson strikes a claim against one of three defendants in a wrongful dismissal action finding no basis for standalone claims for “bad faith conduct” and “negligent investigation”: Hollinger v … Continue reading →