A $27,000 settlement offer that was refused by a worker in a discrimination case was “fair and reasonable” in the circumstances, the Human Rights Tribunal of Alberta has ruled. The…
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FeaturedMental Health
Alberta worker’s PTSD claim in wake of sexual assault by stranger sent back for further review
The Appeals Commission for Alberta Workers’ Compensation has directed the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) to conduct a deeper investigation into a claim for psychological injury. The case, which revolves around…
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Steelworkers lose holiday pay fight with Logistics in Motion in wake of Alberta legislation
In a case that scrutinized the interpretation of holiday pay provisions under a collective agreement, the Alberta Labour Relations Board (ALRB) has dismissed an application by the United Steelworkers, Local…
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Alberta worker who called labour board ‘asshats’ has workplace safety case dismissed
A worker’s attempt to challenge his layoff on the grounds of safety concerns came to a definitive end as the Alberta Labour Relations Board dismissed the appeal, citing abandonment in…
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Non-profit worker awarded $2,500 by Alberta court after being fired less than a week into role
The Alberta Court of Justice has awarded a former worker $2,500 in damages against Chinook Lifecare Association for wrongful termination. The case centred around a disputed job offer and subsequent…
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
Alberta welder’s appeal to include self-employment earnings in WCB compensation rate denied
The Appeals Commission for Alberta Workers’ Compensation has denied a worker’s appeal to increase his compensation rate by including earnings from his concurrent self-employment after he refused to provide documents…
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FeaturedMental Health
Supervisor’s public threat to worker’s job security cited to justify WCB mental injury award
An office manager whose supervisor bullied and harassed her — including threatening her job security in front of co-workers — is entitled to WCB benefits for psychological injury, the Appeals…
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Alberta court rejects streamlined trial in wrongful dismissal case filed by Big Rock Brewery’s former CEO
The Court of King’s Bench of Alberta has denied a request by the former president and CEO of Big Rock Brewery for a streamlined trial in his wrongful dismissal lawsuit.…
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The Alberta Human Rights Commission has upheld a decision to dismiss key elements of a human rights complaint filed by a Jewish medical doctor of colour against Alberta Health Services…
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AccommodationFeatured
‘Business reasons for termination:’ Alberta worker, fired after injury, loses reinstatement bid
The Appeals Commission for Alberta Workers’ Compensation has upheld a decision denying the reinstatement of a worker injured in a slip and fall accident. Despite the worker’s insistence that his…