The Federal Court has ruled in a landmark decision that employers cannot discriminate against employees with family obligations. Federal Court Justice Leonard Mandamin wrote, “I find there was evidence before the tribunal supporting its conclusion that Ms. Johnston [the plaintiff]…
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals is allowing a massive class action suit against Wal-Mart to move forward. The suit started over ten years ago, stemming from an incident at one of Wal-Mart’s stores. Betty Dukes, the named plaintiff in…
The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments next week over whether text messages sent from an employer-issued phone are still considered private messages of the employee. The facts of the case are not at issue. A California police department…
By Howard Levitt, The Financial Post August 21, 2009 Justice delayed is justice denied. – Sir William Gladstone (1809-1898) While management continues to battle the financial crisis and with the other provinces intently watching, the Ontario government is resolving…