The Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT) of British Columbia has dismissed a worker’s appeal alleging prohibited action by his employer, upholding an earlier decision by the Workers’ Compensation Board (WorkSafeBC).…
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FeaturedMental Health
Power struggle: Tribunal denies electrician’s appeal for stress-related WCB benefits
A 59-year-old electrician’s appeal for benefits related to chronic mental stress has been denied by Ontario’s Workplace Safety and Insurance Appeals Tribunal (WSIAT), The Tribunal upheld a previous decision by…
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By Dave Baxter | Winnipeg Sun The work environment in one Manitoba rural municipality had become so toxic that the community was better off temporarily having no municipal council at all,…
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsFeatured
Grievance against LCBO over ‘toxic culture’ at Hunstville store – involving suspensions, transfers – slimmed down
A grievance against the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) is proceeding, in part, following an investigation into inappropriate conduct at retail location in Huntsville, Ont., that was allegedly racially…
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Workplace Legislation/Press ReleasesWorkplace News
Toxic workplace revelations at Manitoba Teachers’ Society trigger call for inquiry into leak
By Maggie Macintosh | Winnipeg Free Press One group of local union presidents wants the Manitoba Teachers’ Society to launch an inquiry into recent leaks that reveal MTS headquarters is troubled…
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FeaturedRecommendedSpotlight Story
Lessons from Lisa LaFlamme, echoes from Julie Payette, and the perils of a toxic workplace
By Lai-King Hum | Hum Law Firm In recent years, we have seen various forms of toxic workplace allegations gain increasing attention as more individuals speak out about their experiences…
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Constructive DismissalFeaturedWrongful Dismissal
‘Attempt to silence’: Ontario appeal court dismisses employer’s $150 million counterclaim against worker who sued for wrongful dismissal
The Court of Appeal for Ontario has dismissed an employer’s $150 million counterclaim against a worker who filed a constructive dismissal lawsuit over an alleged toxic working environment. It ruled…
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Arbitration/Labour RelationsConstructive DismissalFeatured
Can you quit without actually submitting a resignation letter? Yes, rules labour board
Is it possible to quit a job without actually submitting a resignation letter? The answer is yes, as a recent Nova Scotia Labour Board ruling underscores. In that case, a…