A British Columbia engineer’s appeal of her termination has been dismissed after the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal found her employer did not retaliate against her for raising safety concerns…. To …
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Labour relations issues, not OHS: Medical office assistant loses appeal at B.C.’s WCAT
A medical office assistant who was fired after complaining about a co-worker’s performance has lost her appeal at the B.C. Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal, which found she never raised an …
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Delivery driver’s firing was retaliation for raising vehicle safety concerns: B.C. tribunal
A British Columbia delivery company took prohibited action against a worker when it fired her shortly after she complained about safety issues with her delivery vehicle, the Workers’ Compensation Appe… …
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Spa worker’s award limited to $1,500 after she refused to meet with management
A spa therapist who successfully proved she was subjected to prohibited workplace actions will receive only $1,500 in compensation after a tribunal found she failed to mitigate her damages by …
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Grocery store worker loses appeal after refusing night shift over ankle brace dispute with WorkSafeBC
A grocery store worker has lost her appeal to restore full wage-loss benefits after refusing to participate in a graduated return-to-work program because WorkSafeBC would not provide her with an …
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B.C. tribunal says woman waited too long to file for workers’ comp after being sexually harassed by supervisor
A British Columbia worker’s claim for workers’ compensation benefits related to workplace sexual harassment was dismissed because she filed her application more than two years after the psychological … To …
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Guide driver injured in Alaska Highway crash not covered by WorkSafeBC: WCAT
By Bob Mackin | Prince George Citizen The vice-chair of the Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT) determined a guide driver injured in a November 2018 crash on the Alaska Highway was …
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Ontario court halts workers’ compensation class action until plaintiffs secure legal counsel
A proposed class action challenging the constitutionality of workers’ compensation regimes across Canada has been stalled after the Ontario Superior Court of Justice ruled that the lead plaintiffs mus… To …
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Protection service officer in B.C. denied permanent disability benefits for mental disorder claim
A protection service officer who claimed compensation for a mental disorder related to alleged workplace bullying and harassment has been denied a referral for permanent disability benefits, following… To continue …
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Operations manager, fired by non-profit gym after raising safety concern, awarded $12K
The B.C. Workers’ Compensation Appeal Tribunal (WCAT) has upheld a decision ordering a volunteer-based, non-profit gym to compensate its former operations manager for lost wages and interest after fin… To …