The Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal has dismissed a probationary worker’s appeal alleging his employer terminated him in retaliation for raising a bullying and harassment complaint, finding the … Free Membership …
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WCAT revives B.C. worker’s PTSD claim filed 12 days late
The Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal has allowed a British Columbia public servant’s mental disorder claim to proceed on its merits, finding special circumstances — including a functional neurolo… Free Membership …
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The Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal has certified to the Supreme Court of British Columbia that any psychological injury alleged by a former human resources director in her counterclaim against … …
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PREMIUM Nova Scotia worker loses bid for psychological injury benefits after COVID dispute with boss
A worker’s claim for psychological injury benefits has been denied after the Nova Scotia Workers’ Compensation Appeals Tribunal found insufficient evidence that workplace stressors caused a compensable mental injury. The… …
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PREMIUM Long COVID recognized as compensable workplace injury for Ontario PSW
A personal support worker who contracted COVID-19 from a resident at an Ontario seniors’ home has won ongoing entitlement to benefits for post-COVID syndrome, after the Workplace Safety and Insurance… …
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PREMIUM Pit manager electrocuted at Ontario casino wins PTSD benefits after nine-year fight
A pit manager who was electrocuted while plugging in a shuffle machine at an Ontario casino has won entitlement to benefits for post-traumatic stress disorder and ongoing psychotraumatic disability, with… …
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PREMIUM PSW who slipped and fell in her own driveway while clearing snow off car awarded benefits
A personal support worker who slipped and fell on ice in her driveway while clearing snow from her car before driving to a client’s home is entitled to workers’ compensation… …
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Injured B.C. worker wins wage benefits despite duty-to-cooperate suspension
A British Columbia facility services worker was entitled to unreduced wage-loss benefits after the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal found the employer’s proposed return-to-work plan was unsuitabl… Free Membership Required To …
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PREMIUM Aluminum manufacturer in Ontario penalized for firing injured worker during claim
An Ontario aluminum manufacturer has been found to have breached its re-employment obligations under the Workplace Safety and Insurance Act after terminating a production technician who was off work following… …
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PREMIUM Worker hurt lifting heavy dog in Alberta has $30 million lawsuit against WCB struck
An Alberta court has thrown out a $30-million lawsuit against the Workers’ Compensation Board, ruling the worker’s statement of claim was so lacking in factual detail that it could not… …


