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Hospital’s attendance management program was reasonable: Union could not demand ‘perfection’, arbitrator holds
December 16, 2025
In a recent decision involving the Montfort Hospital and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Arbitrator James Cameron rejected the union’s claim to declare
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New and Expanded Canada Labour Code Leave Entitlements Related to Pregnancy Loss, Child Placement and Bereavement
December 10, 2025
Federally regulated employees will soon have new rights related to temporary leaves of absence, including in the event of pregnancy loss, adoption or surrogacy placement,
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ATAC President and CEO Julie Mailhot Talks Challenges and Priorities
November 18, 2025
TOP STORY The Air Transport Association of Canada (ATAC) welcomed Julie Mailhot as its new president and CEO on Aug. 18, 2025. Mailhot — who
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BC Supreme Court Finds CRT Lacked Jurisdiction to Decide Compensation Claim Under APPR
November 10, 2025
TOP STORY Although an arbitration board determined that the grievor was dismissed by Air Canada without just cause, reinstatement was not a viable remedy due
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Wrongfully Terminated Grievor Entitled to Compensation Over Reasonable Period Where Reinstatement not Possible, Arbitrator Rules
November 3, 2025
TOP STORY Although an arbitration board determined that the grievor was dismissed by Air Canada without just cause, reinstatement was not a viable remedy due
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For Cause Provision Defines “Cause” Too Broadly, Rendering Entire Termination Provision Illegal Under the Canada Labour Code
October 31, 2025
Recently, termination provisions in employment contracts have been subject to increased scrutiny by the courts. As a result, there are a growing number of decisions
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