The Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT) has denied an employer’s appeal seeking an increase in Second Injury and Enhancement Fund (SIEF) cost relief for a workplace injury claim …
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Tribunal dismisses complaint from Lethbridge Family Services director who was fired following medical leave
The Human Rights Tribunal of Alberta has upheld a decision to dismiss a complaint alleging workplace discrimination based on mental disability, finding that the complainant’s termination was not linke… Free …
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Protection service officer in B.C. denied permanent disability benefits for mental disorder claim
A protection service officer who claimed compensation for a mental disorder related to alleged workplace bullying and harassment has been denied a referral for permanent disability benefits, following… Free Membership …
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Constructive DismissalFeaturedMental Health
Metrolinx manager who alleged toxic workplace and quit was not constructively dismissed: OLRB
The Ontario Labour Relations Board has dismissed a constructive dismissal application brought by a former supervisor at Metrolinx — the agency that runs GO Transit, UP Express, and PRESTO — …
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Youth services officer at correctional facility awarded traumatic mental stress benefits
The Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT) has ruled that a youth services officer employed at a correctional facility is entitled to benefits for traumatic mental stress (TMS… …
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Human rights complaint from print shop worker who alleged reprisal, suffered panic attack dismissed
The Ontario Human Rights Tribunal has dismissed an application filed by a worker who alleged reprisal in connection with her employment Trico Packaging and Print Solutions. The tribunal found that …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedMental Health
Workplace harassment mismanagement clears path for employee damages outside WSIB: Arbitrator
An arbitrator has ruled that an employee can seek damages for breaches of a collective agreement and duty of care, despite the employer’s argument that such claims fall exclusively under …
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The Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT) has denied a nurse’s claim for compensation for a mental disorder under section 135 of British Columbia’s Workers Compensation Act. It found that the …
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Appeals Commission denies Alberta worker’s claim for psychological injury due to lack of objective evidence
The Appeals Commission for Alberta Workers’ Compensation has upheld a decision denying a worker’s claim for psychological injury, finding that the alleged workplace stressors were not objectively conf… Free Membership …
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Discrimination case against Ontario school proceeding, but tribunal removes individual respondents and union
The Ontario Human Rights Tribunal has ruled that a disability discrimination and reprisal complaint against Windsor-based Conseil scolaire catholique Providence (CSC) can proceed, while removing indiv… Free Membership Required To …