Editor’s note: Thanks to Ryan Conlin, a partner at Stringer LLP, who posted a copy of the ruling on LinkedIn. “For those following the Greater Sudbury case, the Crown’s motion …
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Occupational Health & SafetyWorkplace News
Three companies fined $1.2 million in 2022 workplace fatality near Fort McMurray
Three companies have been ordered to pay more than $1.2 million following a workplace fatality near Fort McMurray, Alta., in 2022. Joy Global (Canada) Ltd., NCSG Crane & Heavy Haul …
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Guide driver injured in Alaska Highway crash not covered by WorkSafeBC: WCAT
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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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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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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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 …
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Appeals commission overturns temporary total disability benefits in minor finger injury case
An Alberta employer successfully appealed a Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) decision granting temporary total disability (TTD) benefits to a worker who suffered a minor finger injury, with the Appea… Free …
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Occupational Health & SafetyWorkplace News
Highway contractor fined $180K after worker seriously injured in Alberta
A highway maintenance contractor has been fined $180,000 after pleading guilty to safety violations that resulted in serious injuries to a worker on an Alberta highway. Emcon Services Inc. entered …
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Red Lobster employee’s document requests denied in Ontario labour board case
The Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) has ruled against a former Red Lobster employee’s extensive requests for document production in a case alleging reprisal under the Occupational Health and Saf… …
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Constructive DismissalFeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Employer did not breach OHSA in security fob dispute, OLRB rules
The Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) has dismissed a workplace safety reprisal complaint brought by former law clerk against a Toronto-based personal injury law firm. N.P. alleged that his securi… …