The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has rejected a motion to dismiss a sexual harassment complaint lodged against a well-known television news anchor by his makeup artist. The artist, D.K., alleges …
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FeaturedMental Health
Tribunal cites ’employer-decision exclusion’ in denying WCB benefits to nurse who alleged bullying, harassment by bosses
A British Columbia nurse’s appeal for compensation due to alleged workplace bullying and harassment has been denied by the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT). The nurse, employed at a long-term …
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Human rights tribunal dismisses complaint against Walmart employees, case against corporation continues in fight over masks
A human rights complaint against two Walmart Canada employees has been dismissed, although the broader case against the corporation itself will proceed, the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal has ruled. …
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Legal News
Law Society of British Columbia opposes proposed Legal Professionals Act, cites threat to legal independence
The Law Society of British Columbia has expressed strong opposition to Bill 21 – the Legal Professions Act, recently introduced by Attorney General Niki Sharma, KC. The bill proposes to …
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Workplace News
Unifor files applications to represent workers at two Amazon fulfilment centres in Vancouver
Unifor has filed two applications with the B.C. Labour Relations Board (BCLRB) as it tries to unionize workers at two Amazon facilities in the Vancouver area. “Workers at Amazon are …
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Workplace News
Meeting of the ministers: Collaborative efforts in labour policy aims to enhance workplace compliance, safety
Recent developments in Canadian labour policy spotlight the concerted efforts by federal, provincial, and territorial labour ministers to tackle key issues in workplace safety and legal compliance. Hosted by Seamus …
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FeaturedMental HealthUncategorized
BC Hydro loses bid to dismiss discrimination claim from former worker over speech impediment, mental health issues
An application by BC Hydro to dismiss a discrimination complaint by a former employee involving a speech impediment and mental health issues has been rejected by the British Columbia Human …
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
Human rights complaint against City of Vancouver, centered on half-naked photo of Barbie with broken legs, dismissed
The British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal has dismissed a complaint from an administrative assistant at the City of Vancouver who alleged her boss showed her a picture of a “half-naked …
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Constructive DismissalFeatured
B.C. worker, upset over loss of company vehicle for commuting, hits dead end in his ESA appeal
A worker in British Columbia who issued an ultimatum to his employer after he lost the use of a company vehicle for commuting purposes, and claimed constructive dismissal, is not …
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Lorin Birnie has joined Vancouver-based Virgin Law Group as human resources manager. “Lorin has spent her career in law and appreciates the unique environment in which law firms operate in …