A Syrian refugee who worked at a British Columbia childcare centre and alleged he was paid less than his female coworkers, had wages withheld after his termination, and was fired …
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He rescinded his resignation. Four months later, his employer tried to accept it
A Saskatchewan man who spent nearly 25 years working his way from apprentice mechanic to service manager was wrongfully dismissed when his employer sent him a letter four months after …
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No costs awarded after pharmaceuticals worker’s wrongful dismissal motion settles on consent
An Ontario court has ordered each party to bear its own legal costs following the settlement of a motion brought by a pharmaceutical company seeking the return of confidential emails …
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Federal Court tosses tech worker’s employee’s wrongful dismissal and copyright claim
A former employee of a software company has had her Federal Court claim thrown out after a judge found the court had no jurisdiction over her wrongful dismissal allegations and …
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B.C. worker loses claims against former employer over dismissal, earrings, and police report
A British Columbia worker who alleged workplace bullying, wrongful dismissal, and a false police report by her former employer has had all her claims dismissed by the Civil Resolution Tribunal. …
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B.C. tribunal orders new remedy hearing after pharmacy wrongly fired nurse who raised employment rights
A British Columbia employment tribunal has sent a retaliatory dismissal case back for reconsideration, finding that the remedy awarded to a Licensed Practical Nurse fired by a pharmacy after he …
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PREMIUM B.C. Liquor store manager ordered to repay $814K after admitting to decade-long wage scheme
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Self-represented worker ordered to pay $10K after abandoning motion to disqualify Pfizer’s counsel
A self-represented plaintiff who sought to disqualify opposing counsel in a wrongful dismissal action against Pfizer has been ordered to pay $10,000 in costs after withdrawing the motion during the …
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Ontario court rejects BakeMark bid to move B.C. worker’s wrongful dismissal case out of province
An Ontario court has dismissed a motion by a baking ingredients company to transfer a former British Columbia warehouse manager’s wrongful dismissal case to British Columbia, finding the company faile… …
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Poorly worded termination clause leaves Calgary energy company liable for share damages
A senior geological advisor wrongfully dismissed by a Calgary-based energy company is entitled to damages for share awards that would have vested during her reasonable notice period, the Court of …

