A Federal Court Ruling with Major Lessons for Workplace Investigations
For HR teams, a flawed investigation can undo all the hard work that came before. That’s exactly what the Federal Court found in
Qi v. Canada (Attorney General), 2025 …
In June, 2025 the Ontario Court of Appeal issued a decision in Metrolinx illustrating the Employer’s obligation to investigate off-duty conduct involving allegations of sexual harassment: see Metrolinx v. Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1587 2025 ONCA 2025 ONCA 415. The …
With over 25 years of experience practising law focused on workplace investigations and mediations, we’ve seen firsthand how harassment and misconduct can disrupt workplaces and undermine trust. The recent case of Constable Robert Jonathon Sinnott, disciplined for harassing a female …
In the evolving landscape of legal and HR practices, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has opened new frontiers of efficiency and innovation. However, the rapid adoption of AI technologies, like generative AI chatbots, also presents unique challenges and ethical …
Labour relations is a constantly evolving balance between employee and employer rights and duties. The recent arbitration decision City of Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services v Vancouver Firefighters’ Union, Local 18, 2022 CanLII 91094 (BC LA) (“City v Union”) …
In the complex landscape of workplace relations, HR professionals play a crucial role in maintaining a safe and respectful environment. The Alberta Health Services v Johnston, 2023 ABKB 209 (CanLII) case provides valuable insights into understanding the legal frameworks that …
A recent review of gender and sexual orientation-based discrimination within the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) has uncovered troubling instances of harassment, unwanted sexting, and inappropriate touching. The review panel, investigating the matter, presented its findings at the AFN’s annual …
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Transgender rights have become a prominent topic in recent times, prompting discussions about protection and acceptance in various sectors, including the workplace. Two crucial human rights tribunal cases shed light on the significance of using proper pronouns in the …
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The recent independent investigation into harassment allegations made by three-time Olympic gold medallist Kaillie Humphries has concluded that there was “no evidence that any of the allegations constituted harassment.” Bobsleigh Canada Skeleton (“BCS”) released the findings after an initial …
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The BC Human Rights Tribunal recently dismissed a worker’s complaints of sex discrimination and the employer’s handling of the matter in a workplace investigations case. While the tribunal allowed the complaint regarding accommodation of the worker’s mental disability to …