3,377 result(s)
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2,901.
Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada & McCormack v. Treasury Board (Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade) - 2003 PSSRB 78 - 2003-09-11
FPSLREB Decisions - Labour RelationsActing pay
Occupational group
[18] The grievor denied that she was on a rotational assignment as an FS officer and enumerated the reasons why she was not on a rotational assignment. [...] She added that the reason the grievor was not getting the CO-3 salary was that she was an FS officer in a CO-3 position and that the FS collective agreement had no premium for acting pay. [...] Reasons for Decision [57] At the relevant time (August 1999 to August 2000), of which bargaining unit was the grievor a member (section 34 application), which collective agreement applied to her situation and what pay was she entitled to (section 92: grievance)?
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2,902.
Reid v. Treasury Board (Solicitor General Canada - Correctional Service) - 2003 PSSRB 77 - 2003-09-10
FPSLREB Decisions - Labour RelationsCompensation
Job performance
Terminable allowance
Reasons for Decision [31] First, I have no jurisdiction to interfere with classification matters. [...] [35] For the reasons which I have provided, this grievance is dismissed.
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2,903.
Public Service Alliance of Canada v. Statistics Survey Operations - 2003 PSSRB 76 - 2003-09-09
FPSLREB Decisions - Labour RelationsTerms of reference
The employer explains the reasons for this request in its response, which is attached as Schedule IV. [...] I have made this decision for the following reasons. Decision on the proposal regarding the Job Evaluation Plan [...] Even if this is in fact the case, I see no reason why the bargaining agent should be precluded from attempting to resolve this issue for the future through another legal means.
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2,904.
Rioux & Cloutier v. Leclair - 2003 PSSRB 75 - 2003-09-09
FPSLREB Decisions - Labour RelationsComplaint
Procedure
Union activity
He also argued that, by March 3, 2003, these incidents could not be considered as having been invoked in support of the complaint within a reasonable time after their occurrence. [...] Reasons for decision [10] The complainants' request that the allegations set out in their "additional allegations" and "request for information" form part of their files is not allowed.
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2,905.
Diotte v. Treasury Board (Solicitor General Canada - Correctional Service) - 2003 PSSRB 74 - 2003-09-03
FPSLREB Decisions - Labour RelationsHoliday
Work schedule
It is agreed that the implementation of any such variation in hours shall not result in any additional expenditure or cost by reason only of such variation. [...] Reasons for decision [18] The case cited by the grievor (supra) is not applicable to the present case. [...] For these reasons, I dismiss the grievance. Jean-Pierre Tessier, Board Member
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2,906.
Foreman v. Treasury Board (Indian and Northern Affairs Canada) - 2003 PSSRB 73 - 2003-08-29
FPSLREB Decisions - Labour RelationsDisguised disciplinary action
Jurisdiction
Term employee
The Employer maintains that the grievor's employment as an acting ARMO was not terminated for any disciplinary reason but was occasioned automatically pursuant to the execution of the terms and conditions of his employment contract. [...] [25] The bargaining agent also argued that the grievor had been denied natural justice for two reasons. [...] [28] For all of the reasons noted above, this grievance is dismissed for want of jurisdiction.
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2,907.
English v. Treasury Board (Solicitor General Canada - Correctional Service) - 2003 PSSRB 72 - 2003-08-28
FPSLREB Decisions - Labour RelationsCorrectional officer
Intoxication
Reinstatement
Termination (disciplinary)
[2] On August 28, 2001, the Correctional Service advised him that a decision to terminate his employment was taken, effective on the same day, for the reasons outlined further in the present decision. [...] J. Sexsmith, Deputy Warden, did not take disciplinary measures against Mr. English and accommodated the situation by suspending him from the Institutional Emergency Response Team (IERT) for the reason that a valid driver's license is essential to an IERT member (Exhibit E-13). [...] [48] I see no valid reason not to reinstate him to his position of correctional officer (CX-01) at Kent Institution.
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2,908.
Lacroix et al v. Treasury Board (Fisheries and Oceans) - 2003 PSSRB 71 - 2003-08-25
FPSLREB Decisions - Labour RelationsOvertime
Work schedule
The fundamental basis of the clause, as rough as it may be, is to ensure a reasonable workload for the instructors. [...] There is no reason to believe that the parties had anything in mind other than the ordinary meaning of things. [...] The only reasonable view when looking at the four months is to look at four months when instructors are available to teach.
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2,909.
Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers v. Treasury Board - 2003 PSSRB 70 - 2003-08-25
FPSLREB Decisions - Labour RelationsUnion dues
Reasons for Decision [23] Up until January 1, 2003, in situations where FS employees acted in an EX position, dues check-off continued. [...] For reasons which I was not made aware of, this practice ceased and a reference was made by the bargaining agent under section 99 of the PSSRA seeking the enforcement of this obligation.
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2,910.
Dionne v. Treasury Board (Solicitor General Canada - Correctional Service) - 2003 PSSRB 69 - 2003-08-12
FPSLREB Decisions - Labour RelationsCorrectional officer
Drugs
Termination (disciplinary)
He was given a letter stating the reasons for the decision, which said (Exhibit E-1): [...] Prior to the October 3, 1999 arrest, the employer had no reason to believe that Mr. Dionne had such a problem. [...] [47] For the above-mentioned reasons, after reviewing all of the relevant factors, I conclude that the dismissal was not an unreasonable measure under the circumstances.
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2,911.
Zelisko & Audia v. Treasury Board (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) - 2003 PSSRB 67 - 2003-08-05
FPSLREB Decisions - Labour RelationsJurisdiction
Overtime assignment
Qualification
Remedy
2. Reasonable Effort [68] Did the Employer make a reasonable effort to assign escort duties to the grievors? [...] [71] The evidence is that these reasons are not sufficient to show that the Employer made a reasonable effort to assign escort duties (overtime) to the two grievors. [...] [74] Mr. Ferguson's third reason was that the grievor's names were not on the Escort List.
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2,912.
Doucette v. Treasury Board (Department of National Defence) - 2003 PSSRB 66 - 2003-07-31
FPSLREB Decisions - Labour RelationsCulminating incident
Insubordination
Remedy
Termination (disciplinary)
I am recommending that you be terminated for cause for disciplinary reasons. [...] In its reasons, the Court referred to the reasons of Justice Létourneau in the Federal Court of Appeal decision of Atomic Energy of Canada v. Sheikholeslami, [1998] 3 F.C. 349: [...] The reasons for this difficulty were not fully before me, as some of the reasons arose out of events that happened in 1996 or before.
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2,913.
Breau v. Treasury Board (Justice Canada) - 2003 PSSRB 65 - 2003-07-29
FPSLREB Decisions - Labour RelationsHoliday
Premium pay
Work schedule
For the reasons which follow, I find that these grievances must be sustained. [...] More than one interpretation of the disputed provision may be reasonable. [...] [18] This reasoning found favour with the Motions Judge who, in dismissing the employer's application for judicial review, wrote:
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2,914.
Public Service Alliance of Canada v. Statistics Survey Operations - 2003-07-29
FPSLREB Decisions - Labour RelationsConciliation board
• Article 45: "Leave With or Without Pay for Other Reasons" • Article 52: "Duration"
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2,915.
Ouellet v. Treasury Board (Solicitor General Canada - Correctional Service) - 2003 PSSRB 63 - 2003-07-23
FPSLREB Decisions - Labour RelationsGrievance procedure
Time limit
Reasons for Decision [8] Subsection 96(1) of the Public Service Staff Relations Act (Act) states the following: [...] [15] For these reasons, the grievance may not be referred to adjudication and is, therefore, dismissed.
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2,916.
Krenus v. Treasury Board (Solicitor General Canada - Correctional Service) - 2003 PSSRB 62 - 2003-07-21
FPSLREB Decisions - Labour RelationsGrievance procedure
Jurisdiction
Qualification
[26] There are two further reasons why it would seem anomalous to interpret paragraph B(c) as referring to individual university courses. [...] [28] A more reasonable interpretation of the provision is that it is intended, like the other parts of paragraph B, to reward employees for achieving an additional professional qualification. [...] [30] For the reasons I have given here, I find that the grievance must be denied.
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2,917.
Carignan v. Treasury Board (Veterans Affairs Canada) - 2003 PSSRB 58 - 2003-07-11
FPSLREB Decisions - Labour RelationsIncompetence
Jurisdiction
Letter of understanding
Termination (non-disciplinary)
The Sun Life insurance company also informed him that if he retired, he would no longer receive disability benefits from the company unless his retirement was for medical reasons. [...] Reasons for Decision [37] The discussions that take place during a mediation session must be kept confidential or mediation would no longer be effective. [...] It also sets out the grievor's allegations and the reasons for my decision in general terms.
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2,918.
Clare v. Treasury Board (Solicitor General Canada - Correctional Service) - 2003 PSSRB 59 - 2003-07-11
FPSLREB Decisions - Labour RelationsCorrectional officer
Tardiness
that, in the end, around 3:55 p.m., the grievor agreed to report to Cité de la santé and that, accordingly, the penalty imposed by the employer, if there was reason for any at all, was too severe - the evidence showed that, in general, correctional officers report to the Institution before their shift, check the amended [...] She points out that, in the end, around 3:55 p.m., Mr. Clare agreed to report to Cité de la santé and that accordingly, the penalty imposed by the employer, if there was reason for any at all, was too severe. [...] Reasons for decision [33] Mr. Clare's grievance relates to the disciplinary penalty imposed on him.
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2,919.
Archambault v. Public Service Alliance of Canada - 2003 PSSRB 56 - 2003-07-04
FPSLREB Decisions - Labour RelationsComplaint
Duty of fair representation
Grievance procedure
Rejection on probation
Unfair labour practice
The only reason she made the motion was to avoid having to address the issue in the Federal Court. [...] Mr. Khayat did not provide any reason explaining why he did not meet with me before May 31, 2001. [...] [228] For all these reasons, Mr. Archambault's complaint is dismissed.
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2,920.
Jefferies et al. v. Canadian Food Inspection Agency - 2003 PSSRB 55 - 2003-07-04
FPSLREB Decisions - Labour RelationsHoliday
Travel allowance
REASONS FOR DECISION [28] Clauses 31.05 and 31.06 of the relevant collective agreement read as follows: [...] when an employee is required to report for work and reports under the conditions described in 31.06(a) or (b) above, and is required to use transportation services other than normal public transportation services, the employee shall be reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred as follows: [...] [41] For all these reasons, this grievance is denied. D.R. Quigley,
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2,921.
Simoneau v. Treasury Board (Solicitor General Canada - Correctional Service) - 2003 PSSRB 57 - 2003-07-04
FPSLREB Decisions - Labour RelationsCorrectional officer
Drugs
Intoxication
Qualification
Termination (disciplinary)
In that decision, the employee's behaviour outside the workplace was reason for dismissal in any of the following circumstances: [...] Reasons for decision [48] The evidence clearly demonstrates that, on January 27, 2002, Richard Simoneau was caught driving his car while his blood alcohol level exceeded the legal limit. [...] For the above-cited reasons, I consider that dismissal is a reasonable penalty under the circumstances.
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2,922.
Union of Canadian Correctional Officers - CSN v. Costello - 2003 PSSRB 54 - 2003-07-03
FPSLREB Decisions - Labour RelationsComplaint
Unfair labour practice
Union activity
Accordingly, the parties were asked to submit written reasons and submissions to support their respective position. [...] However, what were the reasons given by the UCCO-SACC-CSN for this delay? [...] There was nothing that I was made aware of that advanced a reason for this delay.
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2,923.
Simard v. Treasury Board (Solicitor General Canada - Correctional Service) - 2003 PSSRB 53 - 2003-07-02
FPSLREB Decisions - Labour RelationsBreach of security
Breach of trust
Correctional officer
Termination (disciplinary)
she continued the relationship and lied to the parole officers - the adjudicator indicated that even though it can be assumed that the employer has good reasons for its rules, each case must be considered on its merits - the adjudicator found that that it is important to check whether failure to follow the rules [...] Reasons for decision [36] The evidence has shown that Ms Simard was aware of the possible risks of having a personal relationship with an offender. [...] [42] Although I assume that the employer has good reasons for its rules, I consider that each case must be considered on its merits and that it is important to check whether failure to follow the rules governing personal relationships with inmates affects the employee's credibility and the employer's potential trust in that
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2,924.
Kinhnicki v. Canada Customs and Revenue Agency - 2003 PSSRB 52 - 2003-06-26
FPSLREB Decisions - Labour RelationsComplaint
Occupational health and safety
Refusal to work
Reprisal
Written reasons (2) The employer must provide the employee with written reasons for any disciplinary action within fifteen working days after receiving a request from the employee to do so. [...] Nevertheless, in the end result a number of reasonable measures were taken. [...] [62] The Employer based its defence on the issue of reasonable cause rather than this issue.
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2,925.
Outingdyke v. Treasury Board (Solicitor General Canada - Correctional Service) - 2003 PSSRB 51 - 2003-06-24
FPSLREB Decisions - Labour RelationsEstoppel
Relocation assistance
She testified that this was her sole reason for returning to Warkworth Institution. [...] [...] I believe that my request to be reimbursed the amount of $1,200.19 for this administrative fee is reasonable and fair. [...] These expenses are both actual and reasonable. Article 1.6.2 of the Directive specifically provides that in relocations such as this, employees shall be reimbursed actual and reasonable expenses, and that once relocation is authorized the employee is entitled to all the provisions of the Directive.