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580 CFRA – Uber Class Action Can Proceed, Arbitration Clause Illegal
A controversial clause found in Uber’s contracts for its Ontario drivers is “unenforceable”, the Ontario Court of Appeal declared in a recent…
Wall Street Journal – Canadian Court Slams Uber’s Arbitration Process
Uber lost some of its legal clout with contract drivers in Ontario after their highest court ruled that their process for arbitrating…
Court puts brakes on Uber bid to resolve work issues overseas
Ontario Uber drivers should not be forced to resolve employment issues through expensive arbitration in the Netherlands, the court of appeal has…
Proposed class action against Uber can proceed, appeal court rules – Canadian Press
The Court of Appeal for Ontario says a clause in Uber's services agreement that requires disputes to go through arbitration in the…
Postmedia – Uber Loses Court Battle Over Arbitration Clause
Ontario’s top court has ruled that Uber drivers can turn to Canadian courts to try to resolve disputes with the ride-hailing service.
CBC News: Proposed class action against Uber can proceed
A proposed class-action lawsuit against Uber filed by one of its drivers will go ahead after Ontario's top court reversed a lower…
Accommodation for Employees with Cannabis, Alcohol and Drug Addiction
The New Brunswick Human Rights Commission is issuing guidelines to help employers meet legal obligations for employees who are addicted to drugs/alcohol.
900 CHML – Most Canadian employees are ready to quit their jobs
A new study found that nearly three quarters of respondents were either looking for work or would consider jumping ship if the…
Waiter accused of theft at ‘chaotic’ Vancouver airport restaurant reinstated – CBC News
A labour arbitrator in B.C. has served a victory to a waiter accused of theft at a busy and "chaotic" restaurant at…