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Divisional Court: arbitrator has no jurisdiction to hear probationary employee’s grievance
October 1, 2000
In a judgment released on February 21, 2000, a panel of the Ontario Divisional Court has ruled that a board of arbitration had no jurisdiction
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Court rules employer not liable for LTD benefits to employee who becomes disabled during notice period
October 1, 2000
If an employer provides long term disability (LTD) benefits, and a wrongfully dismissed employee becomes disabled following termination but during the notice period, is the
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An “absolute verity”: Court quashes arbitration awards reinstating workers convicted of workplace sexual assault
October 1, 2000
In a stinging decision issued on May 5, 2000, the Ontario Divisional Court has severely rebuked no fewer than three boards of arbitration presiding over
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Workplace violence: a challenge for employers
October 1, 2000
“Physical violence and threats of physical violence are among the most serious of disciplinary offences in the workplace. … No supervisor or employee should ever
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Amendments to Canada Labour Code expand employers’ responsibilities in maintaining workplace health and safety
October 1, 2000
On June 29, 2000, Bill C-12, an Act amending the health and safety provisions contained in Part II of the Canada Labour Code, received Royal
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Supreme Court of Canada: transfer of workforce is sale of a business
July 1, 2000
The Supreme Court of Canada, in a 6-3 decision issued on April 27, 2000, has upheld the decision of the Ontario Court of Appeal in
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