The Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT) has denied a nurse’s claim for compensation for a mental disorder under section 135 of British Columbia’s Workers Compensation Act. It found that the…
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FeaturedWrongful Dismissal
Alberta nursing home ordered to pay $75,000 to LPN recruited from secure job in New Brunswick
An Alberta court has ordered Northern Nursing Solutions to pay more than $75,000 in damages to a licensed practical nurse (LPN) who was recruited from New Brunswick, then subjected to…
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Halifax nurse not entitled to shift premiums during educational program, arbitrator rules
A registered nurse who was enrolled in a specialty emergency nursing program at Halifax Infirmary has been denied shift premiums for evening, weekend, and holiday work during her clinical shifts,…
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedMental Health
Arbitrator dismisses grievances over nurse’s termination for sleeping on the job, citing her lack of engagement
An arbitrator has dismissed two grievances filed by the Ontario Nurses Association (ONA) on behalf of a nurse who had been terminated by Age Care Royal Oak Long Term Care…
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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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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedWorkplace Violence
Arbitrator orders security upgrades in parking garage at Winnipeg’s Health Sciences Centre in wake of assault on nurse
An arbitrator has called out an “unacceptable level of risk to the safety of employees” using a parking garage at the Health Sciences Centre (HSC) hospital in Winnipeg. Arbitrator Kristin…
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedJust Cause
Toronto hospital justified in firing nurse who deliberately underdosed medication to patient: Arbitrator
A Toronto hospital was justified in firing a nurse who deliberately administered a lower dose of medication than prescribed by a doctor, but her conduct did not rise to the…
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Workplace Legislation/Press Releases
Ontario’s nurses outraged that Premier Ford is appealing court decision ruling Bill 124 unconstitutional
By Ontario Nurses’ Assocation The Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) is expressing outrage that Premier Ford is appealing the Ontario Superior Court’s decision to strike down his wage-cap law, Bill 124,…
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FeaturedSexual Harassment
5-month suspension upheld for nurse who allegedly engaged in inappropriate sexual conduct towards students
A registered nurse in Ontario has lost his appeal of a five-month suspension following allegations of inappropriate behaviour. Paul Hirtle is a registered nurse and has been a member of…