Ontario Labour Relations Board Hearings
Involving Safety Concerns, Compensation Disputes, Among Other Issues
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What Kind of Legal Matters Does the Ontario Labour Relations Board Decide?
Cases involving unfair labor practices, Occupational Health and Safety Act issues, and appeals of Ministry of Labor orders are handled by the Ontario Labour Relations Board, among other cases.
Understanding Ontario Labour Relations Board Proceedings Including Common Cases, Jurisdiction, and Procedural Rules
The Ontario Labour Relations Board hears disputes involving a range of issues between employers and employees, including those arising from the Employment Standards Act, 2000, S.O. 2000, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. O.1, which addresses concerns about workplace safety violations.
Chapter 41, including disputes pertaining to rights to pay and vacation time, among other things, and difficulties resulting from numerous other legislation over which the Ontario Labour Relations Board has adjudicative authority. The Ontario Labour Relations Board is an impartial adjudicative body that considers evidence and pertinent legal arguments before making findings based on the interpretation and application of pertinent statute law.
An application to the Ontario Labour Relations Board may be made directly for certain issues, such as those in which an employee claims they were fired in retaliation for raising concerns about the Occupational Health and Safety Act. On the other hand, the Board will only consider an appeal of a decision made in a case that was initially heard by the Ministry of Labour for the majority of issues, such as those in which an employee claims they were not paid their wages or have not received other statutory compensation.
Procedure Concerns
Notably, there may be stringent requirements and intricate Rules of Procedure when bringing a legal dispute before the Ontario Labour Relations Board. An Application or a Response may be denied for noncompliance with the Rules if the Rules are not followed correctly. Moreover, making a comprehensive case at the Ontario Labour Relations
It is extremely difficult to have an Ontario Labour Relations Board decision overturned since appeal courts only consider whether the board’s decision was reasonable. In contrast, the board is of the utmost importance.
It’s also interesting to note that the Ministry of Labour’s Order must be paid in order to begin the appeal process, which raises concerns for the party that lost a hearing and wants to take their case to the Ontario Labour Relations Board.
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