A New Brunswick workers’ compensation tribunal has overturned a decision to terminate benefits and recover nearly $4,500 from an injured worker, finding that surveillance footage of her participating … Free …
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Alberta tribunal finds worker who contracted COVID co-operated earlier than WCB determined
An Alberta worker who contracted COVID-19 at work will have wage loss benefits reinstated retroactively after an appeals tribunal found she resumed cooperation with medical treatment earlier than the … …
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Retail worker denied chronic mental stress benefits after tribunal finds testimony unreliable
A sales floor coordinator has been denied workplace benefits for chronic mental stress after Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal found her allegations of harassment were not supp… Free …
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Suspension upheld for ready-mix driver who pointed finger at boss during safety dispute
A British Columbia arbitrator has upheld a one-day suspension for a long-service ready-mix concrete driver who pointed his finger at a female supervisor and told her in a raised voice …
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JBS Food Canada loses bid to stay OHS orders after worker incidents at Alberta beef plant
The Alberta Labour Relations Board has dismissed JBS Food Canada’s application to stay two occupational health and safety compliance orders while the company appeals them, finding the meatpacking comp… Free …
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Labatt warehouse worker’s reprisal claim dismissed after bullying complaint
An Ontario warehouse worker who claimed he was disciplined in retaliation for filing a workplace harassment complaint has had his application dismissed after a tribunal found the employer proved the …
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WSIAT denies loss of earnings benefits to worker terminated after sexual harassment investigation
A worker who was terminated following a workplace investigation that substantiated sexual harassment allegations against her is not entitled to ongoing loss of earnings benefits, the Workplace Safety … Free …
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Employer took prohibited action against OHS manager who reported bullying, tribunal rules
A British Columbia employer violated workplace safety laws when it dismissed a health and safety manager after she reported bullying and harassment by the company owner, the Workers’ Compensation Appe… …
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Worker fired for $180 copper theft entitled to keep disability benefits for chainsaw injury: Tribunal
An Alberta worker terminated for stealing copper pipe worth $180 remains entitled to temporary total disability benefits because the theft did not meet the legal threshold for “egregious conduct,” the… …
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North York, Ont., company fined $140K after worker suffers burns in water main excavation
A North York, Ont., construction company and its supervisor have been fined a total of $147,000 after a worker suffered serious injuries from exposure to hot water while rehabilitating a …