An arbitrator in British Columbia has overturned the dismissal of three unionized workers at Trigon Pacific Terminals who were on long-term disability (LTD) for more than two years. The case, …
British Columbia
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
Lights, camera, declined: Tribunal refuses to accept late-filed sexual harassment complaint from worker in film industry
The British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal has declined to accept a late-filed complaint of sexual harassment and discrimination in the film industry. CS, a second assistant camera person, alleged that …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
New WorkSafeBC regulations mandate employer-worker co-operation in return-to-work processes
Effective Jan. 1, 2024, WorkSafeBC is introducing significant changes to the return-to-work requirements for employers and workers, aimed at ensuring a timely and safe transition back to work following injuries. …
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Federal Court dismisses case from B.C. public service staffer who alleged political influence in decision to refuse EI benefits to unvaccinated workers
A British Columbia Public Service worker, who alleged political influence relating to the refusal of EI benefits for workers who were suspended for violating COVID-19 vaccination policies, has lost his …
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FeaturedLegal CostsUncategorized
B.C. Court of Appeal declares appeal by ex-Jazz Aviation flight attendant ‘abandoned’ over non-payment of $10,000 in security for costs
The B.C. Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal filed by a former flight attendant for Jazz Aviation, ruling the claim to be abandoned after he didn’t comply with a …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
B.C. unveils more details about labour, employment changes for gig economy workers
British Columbia has unveiled more details about its new legislation aimed at improving the working conditions for app-based ride-hailing and food-delivery gig workers. This move, announced by Harry Bains, Minister …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Unifor says B.C.’s proposed legislation for gig economy workers is step in right direction, but it falls short of offering full employment rights
British Columbia’s Labour Minister Harry Bains has proposed new regulations aimed at providing protections for gig workers, who are often classified as “independent contractors” and denied basic workplace rights. While …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
B.C. enhances protections for gig economy workers with new employment standards
British Columbia is poised to enhance the working conditions for gig economy workers in app-based ride-hailing and food delivery services, with the introduction of new protections and employment standards. This …
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
B.C. hires more than 300 security officers to protect workers at health-care facilities
In a significant move to bolster the safety of health-care workers and patients in British Columbia, the provincial government has successfully recruited 320 new relational security officers across 26 health-care …
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AccommodationFeatured
Workers can’t expect ‘perfect solution’ in accommodation, tribunal rules in dismissing allergy-related complaint against health authority
The British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal has dismissed a complaint by a worker against her employer, the Interior Health Authority (IHA), over a chemical allergy. The worker, TS, had alleged …