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Ontario Labour Relations Board Awards Nearly $200,000 Following Health and Safety Reprisal
In the recent decisions of Vanessa Braganza v. Randstad Canada, 2025 CanLII 112295 and 2026 CanLII 46836, the Ontario Labour Relations Board found that an employer engaged in illegal reprisal after an employee raised health and safety concerns. The decision serves as...
$5 Million Message to Employers: Ontario Court Enforces Anti-Reprisal Provisions from the Ontario Securities Act in Landmark Ruling
In a recent case from the Ontario Superior Court, McPherson v. Global Growth Assets Inc., 2025 ONSC 5226, the former CEO of Global Growth Assets (“Global”) was awarded $5.4 million in damages resulting from his termination after raising concerns about the company’s...
Ontario to Expand the Definition of Workplace Harassment to include Virtual Spaces
In Ontario, the Occupational Health and Safety Act outlines Employers’ legal obligations to ensure the maintenance of a safe workplace. The OHSA (the “Act”) requires employers covered by the Act to prepare and regularly review policies regarding workplace harassment....
Romantic Saga at RBC Results in $50 Million Lawsuit
RBC’s former Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of RBC, Nadine Ahn, filed a lawsuit against the Bank after she was terminated for cause. The Bank accused her of having an undisclosed romantic relationship with a subordinate (Mr. Ken Mason) and abusing her position to...
Bad Faith Damages for Employer Misconduct
Court Awards $50,000 in Bad Faith Damages for Employer ConductIn Rutledge v Markhaven Inc., 2022 ONSC 3183, the Ontario Superior Court reiterated the importance of employers acting in a good faith manner when conducting investigations. In this case Justice Dow awarded...