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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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Sobeys Liquor wins appeal over termination pay for manager who chose to resign over being fired
The Alberta Labour Relations Board has revoked an employment standards order requiring Sobeys Western Cellars Inc. to pay termination compensation to a former store manager, ruling that a binding agre… …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedUncategorized
Aramark, other defendants lose bid for summary dismissal in unfair labour practice complaint from UFCW
The Alberta Labour Relations Board has denied an application by four defendants — Aramark Canada, Aramark Remote Workplace Services, Lighthouse Camp Services, and United Workforce Group of Alberta (UW… Free …
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Occupational Health & SafetyWorkplace News
Alberta reforestation company acquitted in workplace fatality case
A reforestation company has been acquitted of all occupational health and safety charges related to a 2020 workplace fatality in northern Alberta. Blue Collar Silviculture Ltd. was found not guilty …
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FeaturedMental Health
Cashier who claimed depression, anxiety due to prolonged workplace bullying, harassment denied WCB benefits
A cashier in Alberta who said she suffered from severe depression and anxiety due to workplace bullying, mistreatment, and harassment over a 10-year period has been denied workers’ compensation benefi… …
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AccommodationFeatured
Correctional Service Canada discriminated against Edmonton jail worker with disability: Tribunal
Correctional Service Canada (CSC) discriminated against a former casual employee on the basis of disability when it fired her after just six days into her role as an information clerk, …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & SafetyUncategorized
West Fraser Mills’ one-day suspension of worker, disciplinary letter wasn’t retaliation for OHS: Panel
The Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Appeal Body has denied an appeal from a West Fraser Mills worker who was suspended for one day without pay and received a disciplinary …
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FeaturedMental Health
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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FeaturedSexual Harassment
Alberta tribunal allows amendment to complaint, request for anonymity in sexual harassment case
The Human Rights Tribunal of Alberta has granted an application to amend a sexual harassment complaint to include the protected ground of physical disability and to anonymize the complainant’s name. …

