The British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal has dismissed a complaint from a worker who alleged that her former employer discriminated against her based on physical and mental disabilities and sex, …
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B.C. Supreme Court dismisses worker’s claim against hospital, cites lack of jurisdiction over union and workers’ comp
The Supreme Court of British Columbia has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a unionized former resident care attendant at Mount Sinai Hospital of Marie Esther Society. It concluded that the …
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A special mediator has been appointed in British Columbia to deal with an ongoing labour dispute between unionized workers and the Hudson’s Bay Company. Harry Bains, the province’s Minister of …
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Firing of worker with disability not discriminatory, but tribunal critical of benefits cessation
A civil engineering technologist who alleged his dismissal was timed to prevent him from applying for long-term disability (LTD) benefits due to escalating health issues has found a sympathetic ear …
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B.C. Human Rights Tribunal dismisses doctor’s discrimination complaint over workplace conduct allegations
The British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal has dismissed a complaint from J.M., a physician who alleged discrimination by Carlton Gardens Limited Partnership, Pro Vita Care Management Inc., and the Burnaby …
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B.C. Labour Relations Board upholds termination of professor who filed false sexual harassment allegations
A university professor, fired after filing a false sexual harassment complaint against a female colleague, has lost his bid to challenge the arbitration ruling that led to his dismissal. The …
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Opinion/Commentary
Masked defenders: Walmart Canada steps up, takes heat off employees in human rights fight
Retail giants are often viewed as villains. But a recent move by Walmart Canada to defend two of its employees in a workplace human rights complaint is worth lauding — …
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The British Columbia government has confirmed that minimum wage rates across the province will increase in 2024 to match the rate of inflation, according to an order in council. This …
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Opinion/Commentary
Parq Vancouver plays winning hand in human rights case, provides blueprint on how to handle serious complaint
I’ve written a lot of stories over the years about legal missteps by employers and the damages that can cause to workers, reputation, and the bottom line. But every once …
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A complaint well-handled: B.C. tribunal dismisses case from Parq Vancouver worker mocked for speech impediment
Parq Vancouver took a harassment complaint seriously, conducted an investigation and made reasonable steps to remedy the situation, the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal has ruled. As a result, the …