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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Featured
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 …
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
Sexual harassment complaint involving make-up artist, TV news anchor in B.C. proceeding
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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Featured
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 …