Arbitrator Rules That Emails Between Spouses Sent On A Work Computer Are Inadmissible As Evidence

Saskatchewan Government and General Employees Union v Unifor Local 481, 2015 CanLII 28482 (SK LA)
A Saskatchewan labour arbitrator, Allen Ponak, was required to determine whether the Saskatchewan Government and General Employees Union (“SGEU”) could rely on emails between an employee and his wife sent through its email system to terminate him. Specifically, as evidence that the employee lied about being a member of biker gang. The employee, a Labour Relations Officer (“LRO”), and his […]

By | June 22nd, 2015 ||

Employer Responsibility Under The Beijing Smoking Rule [Mayer Brown JSM]

The Standing Committee of Beijing Municipal People’s Congress (BMPC) issued on 28 November 2014 the Beijing Regulation on Smoking Control (the “Regulation”) which became effective from 1 June 2015. The Regulation is intended to be another major step to bring China into lines with modern countries. If it works, it will serve as the template for national Chinese rules and make Beijing an example for the entire Asian region.

The Regulation imposes strict responsibilities on […]

By | June 19th, 2015 ||

The Summertime Blues: It May Cost More To Dismiss An Employee In June [Gowlings]

Fraser v Canerector Inc., 2015 ONSC 2138 (CanLII)

In yet another summary judgment wrongful dismissal ruling, the Ontario Court of Justice has determined that the time of year when a dismissal occurs, may result in a greater notice period.

Mr. Justice Sean Dunphy’s decision summarizes the party’s positions neatly:

[6]          The plaintiff’s position is that he was induced to leave a secure, long-term position at another firm to accept employment with the defendant and, as such, […]

By | June 17th, 2015 ||