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Former jail guard with PTSD who refused customer service job wins workers’ comp appeal
A Nova Scotia worker with post-traumatic stress disorder has successfully appealed a decision that reduced his benefits after he refused a customer service position, with a tribunal finding the job …
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EI benefit period extended for mother with PTSD after traumatic events during parental leave
A mother who developed post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) during her parental leave won her appeal to extend her Employment Insurance benefit period, allowing her to receive sickness benefits on to… …
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Human rights complaints filed by Thunder Bay, Ont., cop dismissed for lack of factual basis
A Thunder Bay police officer’s multiple human rights complaints alleging reprisal have been dismissed by the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario after the adjudicator found the claims lacked sufficient f… …
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FeaturedMental HealthOccupational Health & Safety
Injured worker denied permanent dog walking benefits despite psychological impact
An Alberta worker who suffered a serious shoulder injury in a workplace accident lost his appeal for permanent coverage of dog walking services, despite arguing the loss of this ability …
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Alberta worker loses psychological injury appeals despite documented harassment claims
An Alberta worker’s claims for compensation related to psychological injuries caused by alleged workplace bullying and harassment were denied by the Appeals Commission for Alberta Workers’ Compensatio… Free Membership Required …
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PREMIUM Paralyzed worker’s psychological injury claim denied despite PTSD diagnosis
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Mental HealthOpinion/Commentary
Why the future of workplace mental health support may be self-guided online tools
By Ehsan Etezad, Saint Mary’s University and John Fiset, Saint Mary’s University Employee mental health, once a silent and often overlooked issue, has now become an urgent workplace concern. In …
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Firefighter awarded workers’ comp for PTSD, depression and Crohn’s disease aggravation
An Ontario firefighter who experienced traumatic events during their career has been granted entitlement for traumatic mental stress, depression, and aggravation of pre-existing Crohn’s disease in a s… Free Membership …
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FeaturedMental HealthSexual Harassment
Witness to workplace sexual assault awarded WSIB benefits for PTSD
A worker who witnessed a co-worker’s spouse being sexually assaulted after a company Christmas party has been granted workplace injury benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by the Workpla… Free …