Background Gerald Hebert sold his electrical contracting business, Lineside Electric Ltd., to Colin’s Mechanical Service Ltd. in 2021 for $450,000. As part of the deal, Hebert signed a four-year...
Background: Martin-Brower of Canada Co., a strategic supply chain provider for McDonald’s restaurants in Western Canada, faced a grievance after terminating a long-haul driver (the “Grievor”) for...
Background Tyesha Heron was employed as an Associate at Amazon’s YHM1 Fulfillment Centre in Hamilton. In early 2024, she engaged in a work refusal under the Occupational Health and Safety Act...
A recent decision from the Nova Scotia Supreme Court, Brocklehurst v. Micco Companies Limited, 2025 NSSC 192, serves as a critical reminder to employers across Canada about the paramount importance...
The Supreme Court of British Columbia’s decision in Day v. Tahltan Central Government (2025 BCSC 1363) provides critical insights for employers, particularly those in Indigenous governance and other...
Introduction This case study examines the Ontario Public Service Grievance Board’s decision in Wan v. Ontario (Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks) (P-2023-02995, June 2, 2025),...
The following case study involves the termination of Phil MacKay, a long-serving driver at Waste Management of Canada Corporation. In the case, the employee, Phil, repeatedly refused to comply with...
A landmark change to Canada's federal labour laws officially came into force on June 20, 2025, profoundly altering the landscape of strikes and lockouts for federally regulated employees. Bill C-58,...
Introduction This case study examines Denton v. Parriwi Management Inc., 2024 SKKB 216 (CanLII), a wrongful dismissal dispute involving allegations of workplace mistreatment, mental health concerns,...
Introduction This case study examines Ursic v. Country Lumber Ltd., a 2025 British Columbia Supreme Court decision that explores the legal distinction between independent contractors and dependent...
