Federal Court of Appeal case law
Judgments from the Federal Court of Appeal with a plain-English summary, the legal holding and frequently asked questions. The original content is public and official; the summaries and analysis are produced by VadeLab's technology.
Costs Assessment Decision in Federal Court Appeal
Federal Court of Appeal Details Costs Assessment Based on Tariff Rates
Federal Court of Appeal Reinstates Notice of Violation for Animal Overcrowding
The Federal Court of Appeal overturned a Tribunal ruling and reinstated a notice of violation for a company that violated animal welfare regulations by loading hogs in an overcrowded truck. The Court emphasized that liability for such violations is absolute, regardless of the company's knowledge or intentions.
Federal Court of Appeal Upholds Employer's Leave Classification and Termination Decisions
Federal Court Upholds Revised Tax Rate for PILTs
Federal Court Upholds Trademark Registration Due to Special Circumstances
Employee Entitled to Personal Leave Pay Based on Average Earnings
The Federal Court of Appeal decided that an employee's pay for personal leave must be calculated based on the average of their daily earnings over the previous 20 workdays, not the basic day rate specified in the collective agreement. This decision was made in response to an appeal by an employer who disagreed with the original ruling by the Board.