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Appeal from summary judgment dismissing workplace negligence claims against employer dismissed.
The appellants appealed a summary judgment dismissing their negligence claims against the respondent employer.
The claims arose from the employment of one of the appellants and alleged failure to provide a safe working environment.
The Court of Appeal upheld the dismissal, finding that the tort claims as framed were barred by the Workers Compensation Act, though noting that any wrongful dismissal claim could proceed.
Unfair labour practice complaint dismissed; discrimination claims deferred to arbitration and no employer interference found.
The complainant, a business representative for a union local, alleged that his employer (the local) violated sections 64 and 66 of the Labour Relations Act by discharging him for his union activities and interfering with his choice of representative.
The Board deferred the section 66 discrimination and discharge allegations to arbitration, noting that an arbitrator had already dismissed the complainant's grievances on these issues.
Regarding the section 64 allegation, the Board found that the employer's inquiries into the authority of the complainant's chosen representative, who worked for a different union, did not constitute improper interference.
The complaint was dismissed.
