General & Other
General & Other judgments from Canadian courts and tribunals, with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions.
Claimant's Request for Refund of Completed Medical Forms Dismissed by Civil Resolution Tribunal
Federal Board Rules Employee-Requested Relocation Request Was Not Entitled to Additional Benefits
Bookkeeper Entitled to Payment for Unpaid Invoice
Insurer Ordered to Reassess Responsibility for Accident
Job Description Must Accurately Reflect Employee's Duties - Federal Public Sector Labour Relations Decision
CRT Adjusts Accident Responsibility to 50%
Liquidated Damages Awarded in Waste Contract Dispute
Unpaid Wages and Bonus Claim Ruling - Civil Resolution Tribunal
In a recent ruling, the Civil Resolution Tribunal granted a worker's claim for unpaid wages and a bonus. The tribunal found the employer liable for the full amount claimed, despite the employer's objections.
Retailer Not Held Liable for Customer's Damaged TV Return in BC CRT
Parole Revocation Decision Becomes Moot After New Grant
The Federal Court dismissed an application for judicial review as moot after the individual was granted parole again, making the original revocation decision irrelevant.
Federal Court Orders First Nation to Implement Financial Transparency Measures
In a recent Federal Court decision, a First Nation was ordered to comply with financial transparency and accountability laws. The Court ruled that the First Nation had failed to implement the necessary measures for financial transparency and accountability, as required by the Financial Administration Law.
Claimant's Request for Reimbursement of New Dentures Due to Delay Dismissed
Refund Obligation After Contract Modification
CRT Upholds Insurer's 50% Accident Responsibility Determination in Kelowna Parking Lot
The Civil Resolution Tribunal dismissed a claimant's challenge to an insurer's accident responsibility determination, ruling that the insurer's assessment of equal responsibility was proper and reasonable.
Unjust Dismissal Claim Dismissed Due to Collective Agreement Status
Claimant's Grievance Over Relocation Directive Rejected
Partial Default Judgment Awarded for Trademark Infringement
Union's Strike Declaration Found Unlawful by Canada Industrial Relations Board
The Canada Industrial Relations Board found that a union's strike declaration was unlawful because it did not follow the proper procedures outlined in the Canada Labour Code, such as giving a 72-hour notice and conducting a valid strike vote within 60 days.
DJ Services Payment Claim Dismissed by Civil Resolution Tribunal
The applicants requested payment for DJ services provided at a festival. However, the claim was dismissed because there was uncertainty about whether the respondent had personally contracted with them or if the corporation was responsible for payment.