Complimentary Primary (K–12) Cases
Preview how Pendulum Law turns complex K–12 education-law decisions into plain-language guidance that helps principals, teachers, and school administrators make confident, defensible decisions.
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- Facts & decision (plain language)
- Legal principles & implications
- Practical takeaways for schools
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Principals, vice-principals, superintendents, teachers, HR, and counsel working in Canadian K–12.
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Sample Case Summaries
The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF) and the Government Trustee Bargaining Committee reached an impasse on salary and working conditions. The matter was referred to interest arbitration for resolution. The arbitration board awarded teachers a salary increase of 4% (Sept 1 2023), 3% (Sept 1 2024), and 2% (Sept 1 2025). The board also ordered the parties to establish a joint class-complexity committee to address workload issues. This decision highlights how arbitrators balance compensation with evolving classroom complexity — an important precedent for school boards and unions negotiating future collective agreements. Binding Interest Arbitration Addresses Teacher Salaries and Class Complexity in Saskatchewan
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A teacher attended a staff Halloween party in blackface and was subsequently dismissed for professional misconduct. The union filed a grievance alleging the penalty was excessive. The arbitrator found the teacher’s actions were offensive and damaging to the school’s reputation, but considered the incident isolated and the teacher remorseful. The teacher was reinstated without back pay. This case illustrates that disciplinary decisions in education must balance accountability with rehabilitation — and that context and intent remain key factors in sanction decisions. Teacher Reinstated After Halloween Blackface Costume Arbitration
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A parent filed a human-rights complaint alleging reprisal by a school board after advocating for their child with a disability. The tribunal consolidated multiple claims and directed the applicant to refocus the allegations on specific events. The tribunal dismissed the applications for non-compliance and lack of specificity, finding no prima facie evidence of reprisal under the Human Rights Code. This decision demonstrates that parents acting as advocates for their children must still meet clear evidentiary standards — and that tribunals will not assume reprisal without specific facts linking actions to protected activity. Reprisal for Child Advocacy Claim Dismissed at Human Rights Tribunal
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Each complimentary sample provides a plain-language summary of a recent Canadian education law case — with insights, key principles, and discussion prompts for professional learning.
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- Key legal principles and implications
- Practical takeaways for administrators
- Discussion questions for PD
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Pendulum Law’s complimentary cases are designed for Canadian educators, administrators, and HR leaders who want to understand how legal decisions impact their schools and workplaces.
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