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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B.C. court refuses to quash human rights complaint over workplace injury discrimination
The BC Supreme Court has refused to overturn a human rights tribunal’s decision allowing a discrimination complaint to proceed, even though the complainant provided limited medical evidence to support… Free …
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GM fined $275,000 after CNC machine injury at St. Catharines, Ont., plant
General Motors of Canada has been fined $275,000 after a worker was injured during a maintenance task on a CNC machine at its St. Catharines, Ont., facility. The auto manufacturer …
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Quebec construction firm fined $65,000 after Ottawa worksite injury
A Quebec-based construction subcontractor has been fined $65,000 after a worker was critically injured by a swinging load on a high-rise project in Ottawa. Bellai Alliance Floor Finishing Ltd., previously …
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Condo corporation ordered to limit resident’s contact after employee harassment complaint
An Ontario court has ordered strict communication limits for a condominium unit owner after finding he engaged in workplace harassment against property management staff, highlighting employers’ obliga… Free Membership Required …
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Union can argue OHSA reprisal in harassment complainant’s discharge case: Arbitrator
An arbitrator has ruled that a union can argue a workplace reprisal claim in a discharge grievance, even though the union only explicitly raised the argument during opening statements rather …
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Occupational Health & SafetyWorkplace News
Wallaceburg tooling company fined $75,000 after worker critically injured
A Wallaceburg automotive tooling manufacturer has been fined $75,000 after a worker was critically injured when a heavy steel assembly tipped and fell during crane operations. Aarkel Tool and Die …
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Food company ordered to pay $330,000 after worker dies in smokehouse
A major food processing company will pay $330,000 to develop industry safety training after a worker died in a smokehouse at its Edmonton facility. Sofina Foods Inc. pleaded guilty June …
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Excavation company wins appeal over crane safety violation in Nova Scotia
An excavation contractor successfully overturned a compliance order and administrative penalty after Nova Scotia’s Labour Board found insufficient evidence that digging near a tower crane created safe… Free Membership Required …
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Nova Scotia court dismisses insurer’s appeal over $365,000 settlement allocation for injured worker
The Nova Scotia Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by disability plan trustees who challenged how settlement funds were divided between an injured employee and their long-term disability insurer…. …