The Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT) in British Columbia has ruled that allegations of sexual assault brought by a former personal assistant against her employer, while serious, did not ar… …
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeaturedSexual Harassment
Doctor’s sexual assault of housekeeper in hospital was workplace violence, not sexual harassment: OLRB
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberThe Ontario Labour Relations Board (OLRB) has ruled that a hospital’s response to a workplace sexual assault committed by a doctor against a housekeeper did not comply with its obligations …
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Workplace News
Former Mackenzie restaurant owner denies sexual assault allegations in Prince George court
By Bob Mackin | Prince George Citizen A Mackenzie restaurant proprietor who was charged with sexual assault denied all the allegations in Prince George provincial court on Friday, Feb. 7. Sotirios …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & SafetySexual Harassment
Court denies WorkplaceNL standing to appeal its own quashed decision in sexual assault case involving NL Hydro
The Newfoundland and Labrador Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by WorkplaceNL, ruling that the tribunal does not have standing to appeal the quashing of its own decision regarding …
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FeaturedOccupational Health & Safety
B.C. employer not required to pay additional lost wages after administrative leave: WCAT
The Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT) has upheld a Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) decision that the employer of a deceased worker is not liable for lost wages beyond those covered …
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Opinion/Commentary
Cop justifiably fired for alleged sexual assault – so why did a Tribunal award him workers’ comp?
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberIn a black-and-white world, justice is swift, clear, and unambiguous. Wrong is wrong, right is right, and the lines between them are as stark as the stripes on a zebra. …
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FeaturedMental Health
Ontario cop granted loss of earnings benefits after termination linked to PTSD symptoms
by Todd Humberby Todd HumberA former police officer in Ontario has been granted workers’ compensation benefits after the Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal found his termination related to an alleged sexual assault … …
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FeaturedMental HealthSexual Harassment
Employer who failed to protect property manager from harassment – and later fired her – ordered to pay $175,000 plus notice
A former property administrator in Ontario who was harassed and assaulted by tenants at her apartment building has been awarded $175,000 for sexual harassment and mental distress on top of …
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FeaturedMental Health
Alberta worker’s PTSD claim in wake of sexual assault by stranger sent back for further review
The Appeals Commission for Alberta Workers’ Compensation has directed the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) to conduct a deeper investigation into a claim for psychological injury. The case, which rev… Free …
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FeaturedMental Health
Canadian Armed Forces reservist awarded benefits for PTSD related to a sexual assault, viewing of Rwanda genocide footage
An Edmonton-based veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces reserves, who was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) related to a sexual assault and the viewing of graphic footage of …