Dans la décision Trivium Avocats inc. c. Rochon[1], rendue récemment, la Cour supérieure a accueilli la demande d’ordonnance de protection formulée par un employeur visant à protéger l’une de ses employées victime, sur son lieu de travail, de violence psychologique s’inscrivant dans un contexte familial. Par cette décision, la Cour supérieure a confirmé que l’obligation … Continue reading
In the recent decision of Phanlouvong v Northfield Metal Products (1994) Ltd, 2014 ONSC 6585, the Ontario Superior Court considered an incident of workplace violence to not provide just cause for dismissal. The employee in question was terminated for cause and without notice after a workplace incident in which the employee punched another employee in the face. … Continue reading
In the recent decision UFCW, Local 1400 v Prairie Pride Natural Foods Ltd, 2013 CanLII 82240 (SK LA), a Saskatchewan arbitration board upheld the dismissal of a long-term employee for workplace violence and harassment threats. The grievor worked as a Hanger in the employer’s poultry processing plant. He had been employed for five years, which … Continue reading
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