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Grievor awarded $5,000 for breach of privacy

January 30, 2015 Christina Catenacci HR Policies and Procedures, Human Resources, Human Rights, Notice, Damages and Settlements, Payroll, Pensions and Benefits, Privacy and Security, Union Relations, Wages and Compensation

An interesting case (Edmonton Police Service v Edmonton Police Association), sends a strong message to employers that it is important to respect employees’ privacy interests.

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Retiring employee when he reaches 65 on grounds of poor performance

June 25, 2012 Christina Catenacci Employee Relations, Human Resources, Human Rights, Union Relations

The New Brunswick Court of Queen’s Bench recently challenged the Human Rights Commission’s decision to dismiss an employee’s discrimination complaint based on age as without merit. The employer denies discriminating against the employee on the basis of his age, and maintains that the employee was terminated for poor performance.

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Important lessons for employers and lawyers on workplace harassment investigations

November 18, 2011 David Hyde Health and Safety, Human Resources, Union Relations

A hospital employee faced complaints of workplace harassment from co-workers, and the hospital imposed discipline on him, including a demotion. The employee’s union subsequently filed a grievance with the labour relations board. The hospital retained the services of an independent outside investigator who was also a practicing lawyer. When the union requested access to the investigation report, the hospital claimed solicitor-client privilege, and refused to hand it over…

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