General & Other
General & Other judgments from Canadian courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Consultation Requirements for Hours of Work Changes in Federal Public Sector
The Federal Public Sector Labour Relations and Employment Board reviewed a case involving the conversion of day work to shift work and the adequacy of consultations between the union and the employer. The board determined that the employer has the right to convert day work to shift work, provided that the consultation process with the union is adequate.
Federal Court Lacks Jurisdiction Over Bankruptcy Matters
Federal Court Strikes Application for Judicial Review
Request for Tile Replacement Denied in Civil Resolution Tribunal Decision
Contractor Entitled to Payment for Completed Work - Civil Resolution Tribunal Decision
Federal Court Declares Litigant Vexatious Under Federal Courts Act
CRT Rules Insurer's Full Responsibility Determination Unreasonable in Accident Case
Claimant Wins $2,000 for Uncompleted Excavation Work - BCCRT Decision
The claimant hired the respondent to do excavation work but the work was never completed. The claimant took the matter to the Civil Resolution Tribunal and won back the $2,000 he had paid for the unfinished work.
Employment Jurisdiction Decision
Claimant Entitled to Liquidated Damages After Premature Contract Termination
Hot Tub Warranty Claim Allowed: Pump Replacement Covered
The Civil Resolution Tribunal ruled in favour of the claimant, determining that the hot tub's pump needed replacement during the warranty period, despite the actual replacement occurring after the warranty expired.
Federal Court Dismisses Judicial Review Applications
Whiplash Injury Found Non-Minor by Civil Resolution Tribunal
Small Claims Case: Equipment Use and Tree Cutting Compensation Ruling
Small Claims Case Dismissed Due to Lack of Evidence
Insurance Deductible Dispute Overturned by Civil Resolution Tribunal
Claimant's Request for Insurance Deductible Refund and Pain Damages Rejected
The claimant asked for a refund of their $2,500 insurance deductible and $2,500 in damages for pain and distress after an accident. The Civil Resolution Tribunal dismissed both requests, ruling that the claimant did not provide sufficient evidence to prove the insurer's determination of fault was incorrect.
Used Car Defects Claim Dismissed by Civil Resolution Tribunal
The claimants asked for a refund on a used car they bought, saying it had hidden problems. The Civil Resolution Tribunal dismissed their claim, ruling that they didn’t prove the seller misled them or hid any defects.