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In proving sexual harassment you can’t just rely on an investigation report

In Kozar v The Canadian National Railway Company (2024 MBKB), Justice Rempel heard a summary judgement motion regarding a 61 year old Senior Material Supervisor with 34 years service who was terminated for sexual harassment.

Barry B. Fisher LL.B.

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Calendar March 19, 2024
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Employee time theft and employer remedies

“Time theft” describes situations where an employee is paid for time they knowingly misrepresent as having been worked. Time theft may take many different forms.

Vey Willetts LLP

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Calendar March 15, 2024
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Take note – Maternity leave and EI changes proposed

On November 30, 2023, the federal government proposed to amend the federal Employment Insurance Act and the Canada Labour Code. The landscape of protected time off and rights to EI is changing again.

Simes Law

Time to read 4 minutes read
Calendar March 14, 2024
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You’re fired: Welcome back!

When litigation can’t solve the issue of how much severance, the employer has a potent weapon in its arsenal that many overlook – either offering a job, or finding a job offer for the employee.

Rudner Law, Employment / HR Law & Mediation

Time to read 4 minutes read
Calendar March 1, 2024