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The "Large Whack": Honda hit with record damages for "corporate conspiracy" in dismissal of employee with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

In a ruling that has raised eyebrows in the legal and human resources world, a judge of the Ontario Superior…

"Impermissible stereotypes": Court of Appeal upholds ruling that ESA severance provision is unconstitutional

In a decision rendered on May 4, 2005, the Ontario Court of Appeal has upheld a ruling of the Ontario…

"No adequate alternative remedy": Ontario Court orders hospital not to adjust schedules pending outcome of grievance

Readers of FOCUS alerts are well aware of the importance of the 1995 decision of the Supreme Court of Canada…

Court mulls "appropriate deterrents" against employees who frivolously seek Wallace damages

FOCUS readers know that, after the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Wallace v. United Grain Growers (see “Fairly, reasonably…

Federal Court of Appeal: Let parties decide on working relationship

A recent decision of the Federal Court of Appeal has raised the issue of the ability of parties to determine…

"Neither insignificant nor trivial": Court of Appeal upholds dismissal of senior employee for conflict of interest

In a recent decision, the Ontario Court of Appeal has overruled a trial court decision concerning the wrongful dismissal of…

Arbitrator: Doctor's note not always a "complete defence" to discipline

Can an employer impose discipline on an employee for unauthorized absence when the employee has produced a doctor’s note in…

"Remedial loose threads": Court rules arbitrators can award aggravated and punitive damages

Once again, an Ontario court has considered how to apply the principles set out in 1995 by the Supreme Court…

Limitation on 60-hour work week to become law in March

Bill 63, which amends the Employment Standards Act, 2000 to place limitations on the 60-hour work week, was passed by…

Federal Court quashes reinstatement of absentee OC Transpo bus drivers

In Desormeaux v. Ottawa-Carleton Regional Transit Commission, a judgment rendered on December 23, 2004, a judge of the Federal Court…

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