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SCC Once Again Expands Scope of Human Rights Code to Protect Employees

by KSW | Jan 4, 2018 | Employment and Labour Blog

Written by Michael J Weiler The Supreme Court of Canada has been very active over the years in expanding the protections of human rights legislation which it views as almost constitutionally protected rights.  The landmark decision Meiorin 1999 SCR 652 dramatically...

$60,000 Moral Damages Award for the Manner of Termination Upheld by the Ontario CA

by KSW | Jan 4, 2018 | Employment and Labour Blog

Written by Michael J Weiler Total Cost to Employer Nears $1 Million Melissa Doyle worked for 9 years for the defendant Zochem Inc.  She was sexually harassed by the plant maintenance manager whom the defendant considered to be irreplaceable. She was terminated and...

Labour Minister Bains Directed to Address 5 Key Areas

by KSW | Jan 4, 2018 | Employment and Labour Blog

Written by Michael J Weiler Is This 1992 “Deja Vu All Over Again? I have been involved with the BC Chamber of Commerce for over 30 years providing advice and input into matters related to labour, employment, workers compensation, human rights and related...

Ontario Court of Appeal Upholds Human Rights Decision to Reinstate Employee After 15 Years – Yikes

by KSW | Jun 27, 2016 | Employment and Labour Blog

Written by Michael J Weiler Fair v Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board 2016 ONCA 421 There are a number of statutes that give various boards the authority to order reinstatement of an employee.  For example, the Labour Relations Board, arbitrators under a...

B C Chamber of Commerce Calls for Action on BC’s Top 5 Barriers to Competitiveness

by KSW | Mar 30, 2016 | Employment and Labour Blog

Written by Michael J Weiler For many years Mike has been fortunate in being an active member of the B.C. Chamber of Commerce Policy Review Committee with input on all labour, employment, human rights, WorkSafe matters, etc.  As the voice of small and medium-sized...
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