The former president and CEO of Krahn Engineering has failed in his legal bid to dismiss a lawsuit on jurisdictional grounds. The ruling from the Supreme Court of British Columbia …
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FeaturedMental Health
B.C. worker who was shown inappropriate video, questioned about sexuality entitled to WCB: Tribunal
B.C.’s Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT) has reversed a previous ruling by the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) in a notable case involving a shipper who claimed to have developed a …
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
B.C. court rules in favour of music therapist who ‘frightened’ client with her tattoo
The Supreme Court of British Columbia has ruled in favour of a music therapist who sought damages for wrongful dismissal against Creative Music Therapy Solutions Inc. (CMTS). The termination came …
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Legal NewsPeople on the Move
Alexandra Levine joins McMillan LLP’s Vancouver office as litigation, dispute resolution associate
Alexandra Levine has joined the Vancouver office of McMIllan LLP as an associate, litigation and dispute resolution. “I am pleased to share that I have started a new position as …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
RCMP can’t be held liable in grievance filed by newly formed police union in Surrey, B.C.: Arbitrator
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) cannot be held liable in a grievance brought forward by the Surrey Police Union (SPU), an arbitrator has ruled. The grievance, filed by the …
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Occupational Health & SafetyWorkplace News
Lights, camera, safety: B.C. clarifies fall-protection rules for young performers in film and television
British Columbia has amended its employment standards regulation, allowing young performers under 16 to participate in film and television productions that require fall-protection equipment. This change ensures compliance with B.C.’s …
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British Columbia has finalized regulations to provide minimum-wage measures and basic protections for app-based ride-hailing and delivery workers, marking a first in Canada. These regulations will come into effect on …
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ImmigrationWorkplace News
B.C. reducing barriers for internationally educated workers in 29 professions, including engineers, paramedics, and vets
British Columbia is making it easier for internationally educated professionals (IEPs) to have their credentials recognized in the province. The International Credentials Recognition Act, set to take effect on July …
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FeaturedProfessional MisconductSexual Harassment
‘Frozen with fear’: B.C. lawyer found guilty of professional misconduct for sexually harassing client
The Law Society of British Columbia has found a lawyer guilty of professional misconduct for sexually harassing a client. The tribunal determined that M.E.’s actions constituted a marked departure from …
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FeaturedMental Health
‘Clearly irrational:’ B.C. court orders new hearing for security guard who was denied workers’ comp for mental disorder
The Supreme Court of British Columbia has ordered a new hearing for a security guard who was denied workers’ compensation benefits for his mental disorder. It concluded that the Workers’ …