By Bob Mackin | Prince George Citizen The vice-chair of the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT) determined a guide driver injured in a November 2018 crash on the Alaska Highway was …
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Former firearms instructor ordered to pay $60,000 following fight over ownership of company social media accounts
A British Columbia court has ordered a former firearms instructor to pay his onetime employer more than $60,000 in damages after a protracted legal battle over control of social media …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Court of Appeal increases wrongful dismissal damages after Koolatron’s mitigation claims fail
Ontario’s Court of Appeal has upheld a lower court ruling that Koolatron Corporation wrongfully dismissed a 29-year employee — and it increased the damages awarded due to errors in the …
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An Ontario court has refused to strike a negligence and public nuisance claim brought by the Toronto District School Board against several social media corporations — including Facebook, Instagram, an… …
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
Human rights application dismissed for delay, insufficient evidence of discrimination
A former employee’s human rights application against Cancoil Thermal Corporation alleging sexual harassment, discrimination based on sex, and reprisal has been dismissed by the Human Rights Tribunal o… Free Membership …
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FeaturedWorkplace News
Nearly half of Canadian workers feel burned out, legal and HR pros heading the pack: Survey
Nearly half of Canadian workers say they’re experiencing burnout, with professionals in legal and human resources roles among the hardest hit, according to a survey released Tuesday. The survey, condu… …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
WCAT denies remedy to worker fired after he refused to work with supervisor with a DUI
The Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT) has denied a worker’s claim for a financial remedy under section 50 of the Workers Compensation Act, despite confirming that his termination by the …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Employer ordered to amend ROE after worker fired in retaliation for raising bullying, harassment concerns
The B.C. Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT) has ordered an employer to amend a former employee’s record of employment (ROE) after finding the worker was wrongly terminated in retaliation for… …
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Employment ContractsFeaturedPrivacy
Memorial University must disclose UK campus employment contract, privacy commissioner rules
Memorial University must disclose the employment contract of its Associate Vice-President for Harlow Campus in the United Kingdom, the province’s Information and Privacy Commissioner has ruled, reject… Free Membership Required …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Court upholds dismissal of OPSEU grievances over COVID-19 safety issues at prison, citing issue estoppel and collateral attack
The Ontario Divisional Court has upheld an arbitrator’s decision dismissing grievances by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) related to COVID-19 safety concerns at the Ontario Correcti… Free Membership …