November 03, 2020 by Jeff Bastien in Constructive Dismissal, Executive Compensation, General, Pensions and Benefits, Wrongful Dismissal
  • Comments Off on Case Comment: Matthews v. Ocean Nutrition Canada Ltd., 2020 SCC 26

Case Comment: Matthews v. Ocean Nutrition Canada Ltd., 2020 SCC 26

The recent Supreme Court of Canada (the “Court”) decision in Matthews v. Ocean Nutrition Canada Ltd., 2020 SCC 26 [Matthews], […]

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October 05, 2016 by Jeff Bastien in British Columbia, English, Labour
  • Comments Off on British Columbia Arbitrator Reinstates Firefighter Convicted of Possession of Stolen Boat

British Columbia Arbitrator Reinstates Firefighter Convicted of Possession of Stolen Boat

In a recent grievance decision, Re Prince George and Prince George Firefighters, Local 1372 (Williams), 2016 CarswellBC 2591, a labour arbitrator reinstated a firefighter whose employment was terminated after being found guilty of possession of a stolen boat and trailer.

This case serves as a reminder to employers that in order

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