ABC Insurance Solutions wrongfully dismissed one of its former customer service managers, the Supreme Court of British Columbia has ruled. It awarded her four and a half months’ pay in …
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A recent report by the British Columbia Law Institute (BCLI) recommends adapting tort law to address the legal complexities arising from artificial intelligence (AI) systems that operate autonomously, potentially causing …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & SafetySexual Harassment
B.C. tribunal dismisses construction worker’s claim she was fired her for raising safety concerns about sexual harassment
The British Columbia Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT) has denied a worker’s appeal alleging her employer terminated her employment in retaliation for raising safety concerns about sexual harassment. The decision …
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Employment ContractsFeatured
B.C. court rules termination clause unenforceable due to lack of fresh consideration for HungryPanda exec
A recent Supreme Court of British Columbia decision has reinforced the importance of fresh consideration when modifying employment contracts. In Sui v. HungryPanda Tech Ltd., the court ruled that a …
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Constructive DismissalFeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Former Northern Health employee in B.C. sues after being demoted for pro-Palestinian statements
By Michelle Gamage | The Tyee A former Northern Health employee says she was removed from her position for being critical of Israel’s war in Gaza, which has now killed at …
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Employment ContractsFeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Engineering consultant awarded balance of fixed-term contract, but B.C. court claws back $20,000 for breaching restrictive covenants
In a case involving allegations of wrongful dismissal and restrictive covenant breaches, the Supreme Court of British Columbia ruled that a former engineer and business owner was entitled to compensation …
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Occupational Health & SafetyWorkplace News
New B.C. first aid regulations will take effect Nov. 1, requiring employers to update protocols
WorkSafeBC is calling on British Columbia employers to prepare for updated occupational first aid requirements that will take effect on Nov. 1, 2024. The changes, which modify the Occupational Health …
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
B.C.’s top court upholds dismissal of human rights ruling involving former PNE worker who alleged harassment, discrimination
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has upheld a decision by the BC Human Rights Tribunal that dismissed a discrimination complaint filed by a worker against her former employer, Pacific …
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Constructive DismissalFeatured
Supervisor on Coastal GasLink Pipeline project awarded $24,000 for constructive dismissal
The Supreme Court of British Columbia has awarded $24,000 in damages to D.G.K., who claimed he was constructively dismissed from his role as a supervisor for CAS Ventures on the …
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Legal NewsProfessional Misconduct
B.C. law society panel grants conditional approval for applicant’s articling enrollment despite past misconduct
An applicant seeking enrollment in the Law Society Admission Program (LSAP) has been granted permission to proceed with their articling by the Law Society of British Columbia, despite facing scrutiny …