A former member of the Canadian Armed Forces has been granted partial entitlement for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) by the Veterans Review and Appeal Board. The decision, delivered by the…
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Not objectively traumatic: WorkSafeBC decision to deny mental health claim by airport security officer upheld on appeal
The Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT) has upheld a decision by WorkSafeBC denying a mental disorder claim filed by a security officer at an airport. The claimant alleged that a…
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Nova Scotia court says it doesn’t have jurisdiction in defamation case involving unionized workers who witnessed shooting
The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia has ruled that it does not have jurisdiction to hear a defamation and negligent conduct claim brought by two unionized employees — who allegedly…
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Tribunal cites ’employer-decision exclusion’ in denying WCB benefits to nurse who alleged bullying, harassment by bosses
A British Columbia nurse’s appeal for compensation due to alleged workplace bullying and harassment has been denied by the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT). The nurse, employed at a long-term…
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BC Hydro loses bid to dismiss discrimination claim from former worker over speech impediment, mental health issues
An application by BC Hydro to dismiss a discrimination complaint by a former employee involving a speech impediment and mental health issues has been rejected by the British Columbia Human…
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New Brunswick worker to undergo independent psychological exam after reporting anxiety, mental health issues in wake of vaccination
A worker in New Brunswick who claimed to be suffering severe anxiety and mental health issues after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine has won a partial appeal of a ruling to…
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Canadian Armed Forces reservist awarded benefits for PTSD related to a sexual assault, viewing of Rwanda genocide footage
An Edmonton-based veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces reserves, who was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) related to a sexual assault and the viewing of graphic footage of…
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Casino worker who suffered electric shock injury has claims for PTSD, psychotraumatic disability denied
A 40-year-old woman who suffered an electric shock injury while plugging a cord into a power bar on the floor under a desk has had her workers’ compensation claim for…
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Flight attendant who alleged bullying, harassment has WCB claim rejected by appeals tribunal
A flight attendant who sought workers’ compensation for a mental disorder related to on-the-job bullying and harassment has had his claim rejected by the British Columbia Workers’ Compensation Appeals Tribunal.…
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Former soldier awarded compensation for pain, suffering related to anxiety disorder from harassment and sexual assault
The Veterans Review and Appeal Board of Canada has awarded compensation for pain and suffering to a Canadian Armed Forces veteran suffering from anxiety disorder, pointing to a sexual assault…