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Sears liquidation a vindication for pensioners’ move to force pension windup
October 11, 2017
The decision to seek a windup of Sears' pension plan will protect employees' ability to argue that they should receive priority over other creditors.
Court decision the ‘worst-case scenario’ for pensioners
September 20, 2017
Lawyers worry that recent Quebec decision in Wabash Mines means uncertainty for pensioners across the country, including those in the Sears Canada windup.
S-Trip accused of exploiting volunteer ‘trip leaders’ who work long hours
August 24, 2017
Josh Mandryk says work for an employer that is connected to its central business operation should be paid according to the Employment Standards Act.
Lawyers want improvements in aboriginal jury representation
August 10, 2017
Jessica Orkin tells the Law Times that "The treatment of Aboriginal Peoples is one of the more shameful parts of our justice system.”
Employee laid off for exercising collective agreement rights reinstated
July 14, 2017
Arbitrator finds that the elimination of the grievor's position was a reprisal, not a good faith decision made for proper economic reasons.
Lawsuit seeks relief for injured workers struggling with mental illness
July 05, 2017
The Toronto Star and the CBC talk to Christine Davies, who is seeking to prevent the WSIB from discriminating against workers with mental health claims.