R. D. McMurdo

The union brought applications under sections 1(4), 63, and 89 of the Labour Relations Act challenging the bona fides of Caressant Care's contracting out of dietary and housekeeping services to Versa Services at a new nursing home.

The Board found the arrangement to be a genuine, arm's-length contracting out where Versa Services assumed true control and responsibility for the selection, training, and supervision of the employees.

As the employer relinquished control over the performance of the work and employment relations, the Board dismissed the applications and complaint.