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By McCarthy Tétrault LLP | 6 Minutes Read April 26, 2023

An arbitrator rules on the legality of administrative suspensions without pay for investigations in collective labour relations contexts and zero-tolerance alcohol policies for employees in high-risk positions

The decision of arbitrator Pierre Laplante in the case of Syndicat canadien de la fonction publique, section locale 4333 et Services de quai Fagen inc contains several passages of interest to employers with unionized workplaces, including on the right to proceed with an administrative suspension without pay for the purpose of an investigation, the starting point for the imposition of a disciplinary measure, and the binding nature for the arbitration tribunal of a zero tolerance policy with respect to alcohol and drug use for employees in high-risk positions.

Article by McCarthy Tétrault LLP / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Union Relations / administrative suspensions, alcohol policy, collective agreement, Collective Bargaining, duty to accommodate, employment law, grievance, Labour Law, labour relations, termination, workplace investigation, wrongful dismissal Leave a Comment

By Belle Yuan, HR consultant, Strategywise HR | 5 Minutes Read February 1, 2023

The investigation is complete, so what now?

Taking steps to restore relationships and the workplace is necessary to diffuse interpersonal tension and conflict so that a psychologically safe and healthy work environment can be restored.  

Article by Belle Yuan, HR consultant, Strategywise HR / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Health and Safety / bullying, employment law, fairness, harassment, harassment complaints, mental health, occupational health and safety, workplace harassment policy, workplace investigation Leave a Comment

By Sean Bawden | 4 Minutes Read February 18, 2020

Non-consensual sharing of intimate images grounds for summary dismissal

Can sharing intimate photos of one your coworkers with your friends result in the summary dismissal of your employment for cause?

Article by Sean Bawden / Employee Relations, Employment Standards, Payroll, Privacy / digital privacy, Dismissal, employment law, just cause, serious misconduct, sexual harassment, termination, workplace investigation

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