Lewd workplace banter found not discriminatory
The British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal recently dismissed a complaint of harassment on the basis that the complainant had a history of engaging in lewd banter with her colleagues. (In PDF)
Tribunal more than doubles historical injury to dignity awards
The British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal recently awarded a complainant damages for injury to dignity in the amount of $75,000.00. The previous high watermark for such awards was $35,000.00. (In PDF)
When an individual has been issued a T4 with employment income reported in error, will the CRA disallow the individual’s CPP and EI tax credit claimed, after an amended T4 is issued? (In PDF)
Managing Editor at First Reference Inc.
Marie-Yosie Saint-Cyr, LL.B., is a trained lawyer called to the Quebec bar in 1988 and is still a member in good standing. She practiced business, employment and labour law until 1999. For over 20 years, Yosie has been the Managing Editor at First Reference. She manages the PolicyPro Human Resources and Internal Controls editions, The Human Resources Advisor editions, PaySource and the HRinfodesk news service as well as the blogs. Marie-Yosie (a.k.a. Yosie) is a recognized and respected author, with an extensive background in human resources, employment and labour across the country.
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