A worker in British Columbia who claimed he developed a mental disorder during a two-year performance management program has lost his appeal after filing his compensation claim six years after …
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Occupational Health & SafetySubscriber Content
PREMIUM Canada Post carrier wins partial appeal over ‘bad faith’ decisions on dangerous dog safety concerns
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FeaturedProfessional Misconduct
B.C. lawyer found guilty of professional misconduct for failing to investigate suspicious trust account transactions
A British Columbia lawyer has been found guilty of professional misconduct for using his firm’s trust account to handle more than $6.5 million in transactions without making reasonable inquiries into …
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Constructive DismissalMental HealthSubscriber Content
PREMIUM Office manager wins $193K after directors’ feud froze bank accounts, leaving her unpaid for months
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A 64-year-old engineer who worked just six months as vice-president of engineering at a British Columbia communications company has been awarded five months’ severance pay after a judge rejected the …
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The British Columbia Court of Appeal has upheld a lower court decision rejecting a bid by a former CEO and shareholder to liquidate and dissolve Mitchell Press Limited and its …
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The Supreme Court of British Columbia has dismissed a petition from a hospitalist who argued her suspension for refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19 violated her Charter rights. The worker …
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FeaturedLegal CostsWrongful Dismissal
B.C. court awards increased costs to worker in wrongful dismissal case against Macquarie Energy
The Supreme Court of British Columbia has ordered Macquarie Energy Canada to pay increased costs to a former employee in a wrongful dismissal case, finding the company pursued three allegations …
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PREMIUM Showcase ordered to pay worker over constructive dismissal after stockroom incident
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FeaturedSmall Claims Court
Worker’s claim for living out allowance and expenses dismissed by B.C. tribunal
The B.C. Civil Resolution Tribunal has dismissed a former worker’s claim for nearly $4,000 in unpaid living out allowance and expenses following his termination from Gainer Brothers Contracting. The … …