Re United Glass & Ceramic Workers of North America et al. and Pilkington Brothers (Canada) Ltd. et al.
Judicial Review of Employee Dismissal for Theft Allegations
Summary
A merits decision involving the judicial review of an arbitration board's decision to uphold an employee's dismissal for alleged involvement in theft. The case examines whether the board's reliance on prior inconsistent statements and witness testimony met the standard of cogency under the Labour Relations Act.
Outcome
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Award
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Key Factors
- wrongful dismissal
- arbitration board decision
- prior inconsistent statements
- standard of cogency
- judicial review
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