The Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT) of British Columbia has upheld a previous decision to grant compensation to a worker for the aggravation of a pre-existing mental health disorder caused …
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FeaturedJust Cause
Realtor had cause to terminate agent who threatened violence, called owner ‘sniveling idiot’: Court
The Ontario Superior Court has ruled that real estate brokerage Cabin Country Realty Ltd. had just cause to terminate one of its long-time agents, citing a pattern of misconduct including …
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ImmigrationWorkplace News
Nova Scotia premier challenges Ottawa’s plan to send asylum seekers to province
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has firmly rejected a federal government proposal to send nearly 6,000 asylum seekers to the province, citing concerns about capacity and the potential impact on …
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The Government of British Columbia has appointed two new judges to the Provincial Court, aiming to maintain consistent and timely access to justice across the province. The newly appointed judges, …
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FeaturedLegal Costs
Former worker at Gibson Building Supplies awarded $6,000 in legal costs following wrongful dismissal case
A former worker at Gibson Building Supplies has been awarded $6,000 in legal costs by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice following a wrongful dismissal case. This decision follows an …
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B.C. tribunal orders new investigation, citing lack of fair opportunity to respond to findings
The B.C. Employment Standards Tribunal has ordered a new investigation into the complaints of a salesperson against her former employer, Bioriginal Food & Science Corp. The tribunal found a breach …
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FeaturedLegal CostsSmall Claims CourtWrongful Dismissal
Former Swiss Chalet worker awarded $600 in termination pay, but he was also ordered to pay costs of $8,000
An Ontario Small Claims Court has ruled in favour of a former employee of a Swiss Chalet franchise, awarding him $600 in termination pay after determining that his dismissal was …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Top court in B.C. rejects appeal in forestry consultant’s wrongful dismissal case
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by a forest technologist who claimed he was wrongfully dismissed from his job at Timberland Consultants after being laid off. …
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FeaturedMental Health
B.C. worker wins appeal over mental disorder claim tied to toxic workplace interactions
A British Columbia healthcare worker has won her appeal to the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Tribunal (WCAT) after claiming she developed a mental disorder as a result of intimidating and demeaning …
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FeaturedMental HealthUncategorizedWrongful Dismissal
Bombardier employee must undergo medical exam, answer questions around substance use: Court
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has ordered a former Bombardier Transportation Canada employee to undergo a medical examination and answer previously unanswered questions related to her substance use. The …