567 result(s)
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551.
Watchman v. Treasury Board (Department of Veterans Affairs) - 2019 FPSLREB 28 - 2019-03-05
FPSLREB Decisions - Labour RelationsCollective agreement
Workforce adjustment
Service Employment Act (S.C. 2003, c. 22, ss. 12, 13; PSEA). In Evans v. Deputy Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development, 2007 PSST 4, the Public Service Staffing Tribunal (the PSST) determined that a complainant’s right to file a complaint under the PSEA was subject to the preliminary condition that the [...] 77 Mr. Watchman had no standing to have his grievance adjudicated, and it should be dismissed. [...] Laid-off person ... is a person who has been laid off pursuant to subsection 64(1) of the Public Service Employment Act(PSEA) and who still retains an appointment priority under subsection 41(4) and section 64 of the PSEA.
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552.
St-Denis v. Deputy Head (Department of Public Works and Government Services) - 2019 FPSLREB 46 - 2019-04-18
FPSLREB Decisions - Labour RelationsDiscrimination
Duty to accommodate
Incapacity
People with disabilities
Termination (non-disciplinary)
... 51 Ms. Ravary cited the case of Fontaine v. Deputy Head (Department of Fisheries and Oceans),2012 PSLRB 91, for the proposition that “[d]emanding that a department appoint one of its employees to a new position in another department is not only excessive but also clearly contrary to the PSEA.” 52 Ms. Ravary added that a [...] 77 When, on May 17, 2014, the grievor’s personal physician wrote that there was no plan for a return to work in the foreseeable future, the employer’s approach was reasonable.
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553.
Bergeron v. Canadian Security Intelligence Service - 2014 PSLRB 81 - 2014-09-09
FPSLREB Decisions - Labour RelationsBurden of proof
Jurisdiction
Rejection on probation
Termination (non-disciplinary)
In Canada (Attorney General) v. Penner, [1989] 3 F.C. 429 (F.C.A), a case involving the jurisdiction of the Board to hear a grievance of a probationary employee terminated for cause under section 28 of the PSEA. Marceau J.A. stated at page 438: Other adjudicators have adopted quite a different attitude and accepted that [...] 77 After the January 2005 evaluation, the employer conducted a special evaluation in April 2005.
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554.
Ebada v. Canada Revenue Agency - 2021 FPSLREB 94 - 2021-08-12
FPSLREB Decisions - Labour RelationsDisguised disciplinary action
Jurisdiction
Rejection on probation
The Agency is a separate agency under the Financial Administration Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. F‑11, FAA) and is not subject to the Public Service Employment Act (S.C. 2003, c. 22, ss. 12, 13; PSEA). The Agency argued that the letter of offer clearly stated that the grievor’s determinate appointment was from April 22, 2013, to [...] [77] In the grievor’s midyear performance assessment report, Mr. Spirito indicates that the grievor has assisted in creating and maintaining documentation, including an application process flow guide, a high-performance web Java application coding document, test cases, and a test-case repository to meet business needs. [...] [150] Unlike what Parliament has enacted regarding other separate agencies, s. 53(1) of the CRAA does not subject the Agency’s right to appoint its own employees to the requirements of the PSEA. Subject to the FPSLRA and to the FAA, the CRAA governs the Agency’s management of its staff.
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555.
Hill v. Treasury Board (Correctional Service of Canada) - 2020 FPSLREB 61 - 2020-05-28
FPSLREB Decisions - Labour RelationsDiscrimination
People with disabilities
Time limit
Then, he would be entitled, for two years, to a non-advertised appointment, subject to the provisions of the Public Service Employment Act (S.C. 2003, c. 22, ss. 12, 13; PSEA) and in priority to all other persons, to a position in the public service for which, in the opinion of the Public Service Commission, he was [...] [77] He was asked for the understanding with respect to the undertaking not to commence any further administrative action related to any matter connected or related in any way to the grievance.
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556.
Tran v. Professional Institute of the Public Service of Canada - 2014 PSLRB 71 - 2014-07-08
FPSLREB Decisions - Labour RelationsComplaint
Duty of fair representation
Jurisdiction
Recruiting
Time limit
Unfair labour practice
77 I will first deal with the issue of timeliness as it relates to the allegation in the first complaint that the union failed in its duty of fair representation in deciding not to pursue the complainant's judicial review proceedings. [...] … I should start out by saying that I have reservations with regard to the proposition that a bargaining agent's duty of fair representation extends to matters which are outside the scope of the PSSRA and which, as in the present case, arise out of matters coming under the PSEA. Rather, I am inclined to think that the duty
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557.
Zhou v. National Research Council of Canada - 2008 PSLRB 51 - 2008-07-08
FPSLREB Decisions - Labour RelationsJurisdiction
Term employee
77 The employer’s counsel highlighted the main facts of this grievance. [...] The evidence has established that Mr. Monteiro's employment ended in accordance with the provisions of his term employment contract and section 25 of the PSEA. I consider that the Federal Court of Appeal decisions in Dansereau v. National Film Board, [1979] 1 F.C. 100, and Eskasoni School Board/Eskasoni Band Council v.
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558.
Assh v. Treasury Board (Veterans Affairs) - 2004 PSSRB 111 - 2004-08-11
FPSLREB Decisions - Labour RelationsConflict of interest
Financial penalty
Jurisdiction
Pursuant to section 25 of the PSEA, the grievor ceased to be an employee upon the expiration of that term. [...] [77] In arriving at this conclusion, I have also considered that this type of occurrence does not appear to be endemic to this Department or to the employer at large.
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559.
Herbert v. Deputy Head (Parole Board of Canada) - 2018 FPSLREB 76 - 2018-09-11
FPSLREB Decisions - Labour RelationsDuty to accommodate
Jurisdiction
Termination (non-disciplinary)
15 There is no evidence that at the time he was offered and then appointed to the SPA position, the grievor accepted the position under duress; nor was there any evidence that he filed a grievance or complaint under the Public Service Employment Act (R.S.C. 2003, c. 22, ss. 12, 13; “the PSEA”). 16 The CSP group did [...] He alleged that the assignment was disguised discipline and that it violated article 17 of the collective agreement, the TBS Guide, and the PSEA. 310 The employer objected to my jurisdiction to hear this grievance. [...] While both facts may be true, there is no evidence that he filed any complaint under the PSEA over the appointment process for the policy analyst position, and he willingly accepted the SPA position.
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560.
Starkey v. Deputy Head (Department of Fisheries and Oceans) - 2020 FPSLREB 8 - 2020-02-07
FPSLREB Decisions - Labour RelationsSecurity clearance
Termination (non-disciplinary)
Security assessment and reliability checks are conditions of employment under the Public Service Employment Act (PSEA). . . . 2.2 Screening requirements . . . There are two types of personnel screening: an assessment of reliability; and an assessment of loyalty and reliability related to loyalty. [...] [77] The CCG has responsibilities with partner agencies. There are sensitive assets around bases and ships. [...] [77] It is my view that if the revocation is justified on the basis of the relevant policies then the resulting termination was for cause.
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561.
Gill v. Treasury Board (Department of Human Resources and Skills Development) - 2009 PSLRB 19 - 2009-02-11
FPSLREB Decisions - Labour RelationsCompensation
Crime
Grievance procedure
Security clearance
Term employee
Termination (non-disciplinary)
54 Mr. Lajoie also referred to the Treasury Board’s Personnel Security Standard (Exhibit E-16), which states: “… Security assessments and reliability checks are conditions of employment under the Public Service Employment Act (PSEA).” He testified that in the public service the minimum level is basic, but at the HRDC it is [...] 77 In conclusion, Ms. Arsenault stated that an ICO without an ERS is incapacitated from performing his or her duties.
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562.
Kerr-Alich v. Treasury Board (Department of Social Development) - 2007 PSLRB 33 - 2007-03-29
FPSLREB Decisions - Labour RelationsDiscrimination
Incapacity
… 77 Dr. Chernin replied that in order to perform a fitness-to-work evaluation the grievor would have to consent to release her medical information as well as consent to undergo such an evaluation (Exhibit E-10). [...] … - The adjudicator does in fact have jurisdiction to hear this grievance on it merits because the employer acted in bad faith and not in accordance with PSEA. - If the employer is stating that the grievor’s incapacity to report to work is the employment related issue for the Rejection on Probation, it is the union’s
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563.
O’Leary v. Treasury Board (Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development) - 2007 PSLRB 10 - 2007-01-18
FPSLREB Decisions - Labour RelationsDemotion
Duty to accommodate
Job performance
People with disabilities
Training
77 Ms. Hodder indicated that it was an expectation of his position that Mr. O’Leary would sit on all selection committees. [...] 84 As requests for staffing came to her attention, Ms. Leal would discuss them with the HR advisor from the relevant department and would monitor compliance with the Public Service Employment Act (PSEA)regulations and policies. She would also provide advice and direction to departments on most staffing matters. [...] Once a request would be made by the grievor on the automated system to staff a position, Ms. Leal would review this information and discuss with the grievor anything that did not fit into the PSEA or its regulations, Treasury Board directives or PSC policies. Eventually, when all was correct, she, with the grievor, would
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564.
Spawn v. Parks Canada Agency - 2004 PSSRB 25 - 2004-04-05
FPSLREB Decisions - Labour RelationsEmployee status
Fraud
Job description
Reinstatement
[77] Mr.Yorke first met Mr.Spawn around September12, 2001, and has been treating him since that date. [...] [266] Although Parks Canada does not come under the Public Service Employment Act, (PSEA), there is a similar authority that applies to Parks. The adjudicator does not have the authority to appoint.
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565.
Lyons v. Deputy Head (Correctional Service of Canada) - 2022 FPSLREB 95 - 2022-11-21
FPSLREB Decisions - Labour RelationsCompensation
Correctional officer
Remedy
Termination (disciplinary)
[77] Similar to the evidence before me, Mr. Francis showed a continuing deterioration in his health years after he was forced to cease his employment (see paragraph 24). [...] may (with some exceptions, such as terminations under s. 12(1)(f) of the Financial Administration Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. F-11; “FAA”), along with rejections on probation under s. 62 of the PSEA) be terminated only for cause (see s. 12(3) of the FAA) and would otherwise have no expectation of being terminated without cause.
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566.
Remillard v. Treasury Board (Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development) - 2024 FPSLREB 21 - 2024-02-15
FPSLREB Decisions - Labour RelationsI alleged that I have been deployed without my consent, contrary to section 51 of the Public Service Employment Act (PSEA) I do not accept the new position of Contracting Advisor within the SPP section; [...] ... [77] On Friday, December 19, 2014, Mr. Biard and the grievor again exchanged emails, some of which were copied to Mr. Toncic. [...] 77 An employer faced with a prima facie case can avoid an adverse finding by calling evidence to provide a reasonable explanation that shows its actions were in fact not discriminatory; or, by establishing a statutory defence that justifies the discrimination (A. B. v. Eazy Express Inc., 2014 CHRT 35 at para. 13).
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567.
Bergey v. Treasury Board (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) and Deputy Head (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) - 2013 PSLRB 80 - 2013-07-19
FPSLREB Decisions - Labour RelationsCredibility
Disguised disciplinary action
Insubordination
Jurisdiction
Security clearance
Termination (non-disciplinary)
Terms and conditions of employment
77 Ms. Bailey testified that she knew nothing about the grievor’s allegation until she was questioned by Supt. [...] matters, such as terminations of employment for incapacity or incompetence under section 31 of the former Public Service Employment Act, R.S.C. 1985, c. 33 (PSEA), could be reviewed by employment tribunals. He also referred to the Federal Court decision in Singh v. Canada (Attorney General), 2001 FCT 577, as holding [...] However, the grievor submitted that a careful review of legislative history shows that the limitation on my jurisdiction to review those decisions on the merits was rooted in section 31 of the former PSEA, and that that “line-setting” section was repealed in 1993. Counsel argued that the case law of the Board and the